DEFENSIVE TRAITS
PHYTO-
PHTHORA
GENE WHITE
MOULD IRON
DEFICIENCY
CHLOROSIS SOYBEAN
CYST
NEMATODE DESCRIPTION
n/a 8 8 S Super ultra early maturing variety in western Canada. Early genetics that yield.
Strong emergence and vigour with good cold tolerance. Tall, upright plant
structure with very good pod height.
Rps6 8 9 S Ultra early maturing variety – suitable across western Canada. Very strong
early season vigour. Very good height due to extended lower internode.
Very characteristic lanceolate leaf shape makes this variety easy to identify.
Exceptional yields for maturity. Lots of four to five bean filled pods including
a distinctive cluster at the top of each plant.
Rps1k 7 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. Very consistent and competitive yields.
n/a 9 8 S Solid yield performance across a wide range of environments. Taller variety
that stands well. Strong early spring vigour. Above average white mould tolerance
with nice appearance.
Rps1c 8 9 S Dual-purpose variety performs very well as a solid-seeded stand or in rows
20 inches apart and greater. Tall plant closes canopy very quickly. Excellent fit
for growers with planters who are looking for an early variety. Grows aggressively
with substantial branching and big beans leading to high yields for its maturity.
Rps1c 9 9 R Medium-tall height with great appearance. Offers high yield and fits all soils.
Variety with good IDC resistance and excellent disease package. Stands well
with good tolerance to white mould.
Rps1a 8 9 S High performing variety for longer growing season in Manitoba. Outstanding
yield potential. Fast emergence. Broadly adapted across various soils and yield
environments. Very strong IDC rating. Good stress and drought tolerance.
Rps1c 7 9 S Top yielding mid- to long-season variety. Top-of-the-line variety for the longer
growing season of Manitoba. Very tall, aggressive plant with exceptional
branching and continuous pods from bottom to top. Ideal variety for planter
for 20" to 30" rows.
Rps1c, Rps3a 9 9 R Resistant to soybean cyst nematode. Overall very strong disease package.
Stacked RPS genes for excellent Phytophthora tolerance. Performs in both high
and low yielding environments. Attractive for the experienced soybean growers
in the long season zone. Very good against IDC and white mould.
Rps1c 9 8 S Full-season variety. Strong disease package. Exceptional yield potential. Very tall,
with excellent pod height. Branchy growth habit suitable for wide row spacing
up to 30". Top yielder in the long season zone.
Nematode rating scale: S = Susceptible, R = Resistant
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