Grain Sorghum

444E


Features

Medium-late season workhorse hybrid with outstanding pest resistance. Exceptional yield potential and superior yield stability across varying environments.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom...............................68-74
Relative Maturity.................................Medium-Late
Uniformity..........................................Very Good
Plant Height (inches)...................................40-48
Standability........................................Excellent
Staygreen................................................Good
Drought Tolerance...................................Very Good
Head Exertion.......................................Very Good
Head Type........................................Semi-Compact
Threshability.......................................Very Good

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)...................13,000
Harvest Grain Color....................................Bronze
Endosperm Type..................................Hetero-Yellow

Pest Resistance

Greenbug Reaction:     Biotype C.....................Resistant
                       Biotype E.....................Resistant
MDMV.................................................Resistant
Head Smut - Races 1 & 3..............................Resistant
Downy Mildew - Pathotypes 1 & 2......................Resistant
Anthracnose....................................Highly Tolerant
Charcoal Rot..........................................Tolerant
Fusarium Blight.......................................Tolerant

Management Tips

Well adapted to dryland or irrigated production. Intensive management for high yields will be rewarded.