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6424R

TOP YIELDING VARIETY WITH HIGH RESISTANCE TO RACE 1&2 APHANOMYCES

  • • New herbicide-tolerant companion to 6497R
  • • Top choice for heavy or saturated soils
  • • High multifoliate expression for maximum quality
  • • 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 4.2
Winter Hardiness 1.8

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) High Resistance
Aphanomyces Root Rot Enhanced Multi-Race -
Disease Rating Index 35/35

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

Yield Cuts 4+
Fall Growth Late Fall Dormancy
Stand Persistence Excellent
Early Seedling Growth Very Good
Drought Stress Very Good
Recovery After Cutting Fast
Forage Quality Excellent

PEST RESISTANCE

Pea Aphid Resistance
Spotted Aphid Moderate 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 Excellent
Plant Color Very Dark Green