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6497R ROUNDUP READY® ALFALFA

TOP QUALITY FOR DAIRY AND CASH HAY PRODUCERS

  • • Herbicide-tolerant replacement for Liberator and 6443RR
  • • Maximum yield potential, quality and/or milk per acre potential
  • • High mulifoliate 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
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WINTER SURVIVAL & ADAPTATION

Fall Dormancy 4.0
Winter Hardiness 2.0

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 30/30

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

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
Blue Aphid
Leafhopper Yellowing
Stem Nematode Resistance
N. Root Knot Nematode Resistance
S. Root Knot Nematode