6439HVXR
HARVXTRA® ALFALFA WITH ROUNDUP READY® TECHNOLOGY
- • The first genetically enhanced alfalfa developed to maximize quality —15-20% increase in RFQ over check conventional varieties
- • Offers excellent harvest flexibility for optimal balance of quality and yield
- • Has shown a 20% reduction in lignin vs. competitive checks thus a greater RFQ of 20% and 17% better NDFD
- • Features industry leading UltraCut™ alfalfa disease package that offers enhanced protection against evolving Aphanomyces strains and our patented Anthracnose technology.
WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION
| Fall Dormancy | 4.4 |
| Winter Hardiness | 1.6 |
DISEASE TOLERANCE
| Bacterial Wilt | High Resistance |
| Verticillium Wilt | High Resistance |
| Fusarium Wilt | High Resistance |
| Anthracnose (Race 1) | High Resistance |
| Anthracnose (Race 5) | Resistance |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | High Resistance |
| Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) | High Resistance |
| Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 2) | High Resistance |
| Aphanomyces Root Rot Enhanced Multi-Race | High Resistance |
| Disease Rating Index | 39/40 |
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 | Resistance |
| Spotted Aphid | 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 |
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