Grain Sorghum

ORO G-Xtra


Features

Fuller season bronze grain hybrid designed for high disease areas of the sorghum belt. Excellent yield response to intensive management.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom................................73-77
Relative Maturity..................................Medium Late
Uniformity...........................................Very Good
Plant Height (inches)....................................42-54
Standability..............................................Good
Staygreen.................................................Good
Drought Tolerance....................................Very Good
Head Exertion........................................Very Good
Head Type.........................................Semi-Compact
Threshability........................................Very Good

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)....................15,000
Harvest Grain Color.....................................Bronze
Endosperm Type...................................Hetero-Yellow

Pest Resistance

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

Management Tips

Use on fertile soils with adequate moisture. Plant at high populations.