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6516R

STEP CHANGE IN YIELD AND FORAGE QUALITY

  • • Rapid recovery after cutting enables maximum number of harvests
  • • High resistance to Stem Nematode
  • • Latest generation fall dormancy 5 variety
  • 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 4.5
Winter Hardiness Very Hardy

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

AGRONOMIC FEATURES

Yield Cuts 5+
Fall Growth Late Fall Dormancy
Stand Persistence Very Good
Early Seedling Growth Excellent
Drought Stress Very Good
Recovery After Cutting Very Fast
Forage Quality Excellent

PEST RESISTANCE

Pea Aphid High Resistance
Spotted Aphid High Resistance
Blue Aphid -
Leafhopper Yellowing -
Stem Nematode High Resistance
N. Root Knot Nematode High Resistance
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