Grain Sorghum

M3838


Features

A medium-early, white grain hybrid with resistance to MDMV and Downy Mildew. Excellent plant uniformity, standability and drought tolerance. Biotype C and E Greenbug resistant.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom..............................62-66
Relative Maturity...............................Medium Early
Uniformity.........................................Excellent
Plant Height (inches)..................................34-38
Standability.......................................Excellent
Staygreen..........................................Excellent
Drought Tolerance..................................Excellent
Head Exertion......................................Excellent
Head Type..........................................Semi-Open
Threshability......................................Excellent

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)..................17,000
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...........................Resistant
Downy Mildew - Pathotypes 1 & 2...................Resistant
Anthracnose.................................Highly Tolerant
Charcoal Rot................................Highly Tolerant
Fusarium Blight....................................Tolerant

Management Tips

Well adapted to dryland or limited irrigation areas from the High Plains of Texas north across Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Caution: This hybrid has smaller seed size and growers should monitor planting rates carefully.