Description :
1879 XR (YW/ 79d) has great lodging tolerance and considerable ear size. This variety has Common Rust resistance (Rp-GI) and moderate resistance to NCLB. The eating quality of 1879 XR is great for the main season processing market.
Features:
- A sturdy plant with excellent lodging resistance
- Large ear contributing to excellent yields and recovery
- Impressive kernel appearance and color
- Common Rust resistance (Rp-GI)
TRAITS | DESCRIPTION | DATA |
Kernel Color | Yellow | YW |
Maturity (Days) | 79 | |
Plant Height (Inches) | - | |
Ear Height (Inches) | - | |
Number of Kernel Rows | 16-18 | |
Ear Length (Inches) | 8.50-9.00 | |
Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.80-2.00 | |
Husk Color | Medium Green | 4 |
Flag Leaves | Good Flag Leaves | 4 |
Husk Protection | Adequate Coverage | 4 |
Shank | Medium Shank Length | 4 |
Tenderness | Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality | 3 |
Sweetness |
DISEASE & HERBICIDE REACTIONS | ||||
GW | PS | NCLB | MDM | HPPD/ALS |
MR | RpGI | M |
NUMERICAL KEY | ||||||
Husk Color | Flag Leaves | Husk Protection | Shank | Tenderness | Sweetness | |
1 | Very Dark Green | Exceptional Flag Leaves | Excellent Coverage | Very Compact Shank Length | Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality | Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor |
2 | Dark Green | Excellent Flag Leaves | Very Good Coverage | Compact Shank Length | Excellent Tenderness; Reserve Quality | Excellent Sweetness & Flavor |
3 | Medium-Dark Green | Very Goof Flag Leaves | Good Coverage | Compact Medium Shank Length | Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality | Very Good Sweetness & Flavor |
4 | Medium Green | Good Flag Leaves | Adequate Coverage | Medium Shank Length | Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality | Good Sweetness & Flavor |
5 | Medium-Light Green | Moderate Flag Leaves | Moderate Coverage | Medium Long Shank Length | Moderate Tenderness; Shipping Quality | Moderate Sweetness & Flavor |
6 | Light Green | Weak Flag Leaves | Weak Coverage | Long Shank Length | Firm Pericap; Xtra-Sweet Quality | |
7 | Very Light Green | Very Long Shank |
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