Nutrien Ag Solutions Seed Guide 2018 | Page 27

DEFENSIVE TRAITS PHYTOPH- THORA GENE Rps6 WHITE MOULD IRON SOYBEAN DEFICIENCY CYST CHLOROSIS NEMATODE DESCRIPTION 8 8 S Super ultra early maturity soybean variety in Western Canada. Definitely the variety of choice for new soybean growers in Saskatchewan in the black soil zone. Has a plant growth structure that’s fairly tall and upright. 8 9 S Ultra early maturing variety – suitable for the black soil zones of Saskatchewan as well as dark brown, and brown zones. Very strong early season vigour. Very good height due to extended lower internode. Very characteristic leaf shape makes this variety easy to identify. S First early maturing soybean variety with the new Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® trait. Allows growers to use both glyphosate and Dicamba for extended in-season weed control. Tall grower habit with good yield potential. A must for growers who need to manage their use of glyphosate to prevent resistance. Does well in reduced tillage. 7.5 8 Rps1k 7 6-7 S Very early maturing. Most popular variety in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. Very stable yielder under a wide range of environmental conditions. Semi-bush growth habit for good canopy closure, so can be grown at row spacings up to 15 inches. Rps1c 9 8 S Very strong yields with superior white mould resistance. Well suited to highly productive soils. Strong disease package. Rps1c 7.5 9 S Dual-purpose variety; performs very well as a solid-seeded stand or in rows 20"  apart and greater. Tall plant closes canopy very quickly. Excellent fit for growers with planters who are looking for an early variety. Very strong IDC tolerance. 9 9 R Rps1c 7 9 S Top yielding mid- to long-season line. Tall variety with exceptional branching and podding. Ideal variety for planter for 20" to 30" rows. 8 8 R Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® trait. Suitable for mid to long growing season. Tall variety that stands well. Offensive with exceptional yield potential. Performs well in stressed conditions. Rps1c, Rps3a 9 9 R Resistant to Soybean Cyst Nematode. Overall very strong disease package. Stacked RPS genes for excellent phytophthora tolerance. Performs on both high and low yielding environments. Attractive for experienced soybean growers in the long season zone. Rps1c 9 8 S Full season variety. Strong disease package. Exceptional yield potential. Tall variety with good pod height. Branchy growth habit suitable for wide row spacing up to 30". Rps1c Mid- to long-season variety with the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend ® trait. This variety offers top yields and fits all soils. Variety has good IDC resistance and an excellent disease package. Medium to tall height with great appearance. 25