Grain Sorghum

477W


Features

Outstanding yield potential with very good plant uniformity. Wide, full leaves provide good moisture conservation and weed control. Highly palatable cream-colored grain.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom.....................................70-74
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.............................................Excellent

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.........................Susceptible
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.