Corn

NG7959


Features

Resistance to the 1st and 2nd Generation of ECB conferred by a Bt toxin gene derived from Bacillus Thurengiensis. A tall, showy hybrid that produces ears that flex under favorable growing conditions. Also displays a good level of resistance to the whorl feeding stage of Corn Ear Worm.

Agronomic Characteristics

Plant Height......................................................Tall
Ear Height........................................................High
Stalk Quality................................................Very Good
Root Quality.................................................Very Good
Ear Type..........................................................Flex
Grain Test Weight..........................................Medium High
Drought Stress Tolerance.....................................Very Good
Emergence Vigor..............................................Very Good
Fall Drydown.................................................Excellent
Recommended Planting Population.....................Low to Medium High

Adaptation for

Grain........................................................Excellent
Silage.......................................................Not Rated
Irrigation...................................................Very Good
No-till......................................................Very Good

Pest Resistance

1st Generation ECB (Bt derived).......................Highly resistant
Gray Leaf Spot (GLS).......................................Susceptible
Eyespot......................................................Not Rated

Maturity Ratings

Heat Units - Planting to Physiological Maturity...................2795
Days to Maturity, USA Relative.....................................116
Days to Maturity, Minnesota Relative.........................Not Rated

Management Tips

A medium-full season hybrid that shows good east to west adaptation across the Southern Cornbelt. Best performance from Interstate 70 on South. Plant from low to moderately high populations. Dries fast for earlier fall harvest.