Grain Sorghum

T-E Rio


Features

Biotype E Greenbug resistant hybrid with excellent standability. Developed for use in areas where stalk and leaf diseases present a significant economic problem.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom..................................70-74
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
MDMVResistant
Head Smut - Races 1 & 3................................Resistant
Downy Mildew - Pathotypes 1 & 2........................Resistant
Anthracnose.............................................Tolerant
Charcoal Rot............................................Tolerant
Fusarium Blight..............................Moderately Tolerant

Management Tips

A top choice for disease prevalent areas. Well adapted to areas of moderate rainfall or limited irrigation.