Grain Sorghum

466W


Features

Highly palatable cream-colored grain, ideally suited to livestock rations. Exhibits very good standability under late season drought stress. Resistant to Biotypes C and E Greenbug.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom...........................70-75
Relative Maturity.............................Medium Late
Uniformity......................................Very Good
Plant Height (inches)...............................40-48
Standability....................................Very Good
Staygreen.......................................Very Good
Drought Tolerance...............................Very Good
Head Exertion...................................Very Good
Head Type.......................................Semi-Open
Threshability...................................Very Good

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)................14,000
Harvest Grain Color..................................Cream
Endosperm Type...............................Hetero-Yellow

Pest Resistance

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

Management Tips

Adapted to irrigated or dryland production. Exhibits very good staygreen under late season stress which helps improve grain fill and standability.