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6441HVXR

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