AC Ultima, a spring triticale cultivar (X Triticosecale Wittmack), is widel
y adapted to the Canadian Prairies. AC Ultima represents an improvement in
Hagberg Falling Number, which is usually associated with improved harvest-t
ime sprouting resistance. AC Ultima expressed high grain yield, early matur
ity, heavy kernels and excellent lodging resistance compared to the check c
ultivars. AC Ultima is very resistant to the prevalent races of leaf rust,
stem rust, and common bunt and resistant to common root rot. AC Ultima is e
ligible for the grades of Canada Triticale.