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HARVXTRA® ALFALFA GIVES GROWERS THE ABILITY TO BETTER MANAGE THE YIELD-VERSUS-QUALITY TRADEOFF
- • The first genetically enhanced alfalfa developed to maximize quality —15-20% increase in RFQ over check conventional varieties.
- • Offers unmatched harvest flexibility for optimal balance of quality and yield.
- • 12-15% less lignin and 12-15% higher neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD) for the highest RFQ alfalfa available.
- • The Roundup Ready® alfalfa trait provides optimal weed control, making crop management easier than ever before. It helps produce better feed quality and stand during establishment while increasing yield potential.
WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION
Fall Dormancy | 4.0 |
Winter Hardiness | 1.4 |
DISEASE TOLERANCE
Bacterial Wilt | High Resistance |
Verticillium Wilt | High Resistance |
Fusarium Wilt | High Resistance |
Anthracnose (Race 1) | High Resistance |
Anthracnose (Race 5) | - |
Phytophthora Root Rot | High Resistance |
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) | High Resistance |
Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) | - |
Aphanomyces Root Rot Enhanced Multi-Race | - |
Disease Rating Index | 34/35 |
AGRONOMIC FEATURES
Yield Cuts | 3-5 |
Fall Growth | Dormant |
Stand Persistence | Very Good |
Early Seedling Growth | Very Good |
Drought Stress | Very Good |
Recovery After Cutting | Fast |
Forage Quality | Excellent |
PEST RESISTANCE
Pea Aphid | Moderate Resistance |
Spotted Aphid | High Resistance |
Blue Aphid | - |
Leafhopper Yellowing | - |
Stem Nematode | Resistance |
N. Root Knot Nematode | - |
S. Root Knot Nematode | - |
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fineness of Stem | Very Fine |
Leafiness | V. High Leaf to Stem Ratio |
Leaf Retention | Very Good |
Plant Color | Very Dark Green |