Grain Sorghum

ORO Xtra


Features

Excellent yield potential for areas with intense stalk and leaf diseases.

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

Management Tips

Use in the Southeast, South Texas and Mexico. Does not have Greenbug resistance.