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6517R.ST
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 | 5.1 |
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 |