For canola growers in all growing zones of western Canada looking for higher profits and Blackleg resistance, NX4-205 CL offers high yield potential and higher profit potential than competitive canola varieties, the advantages of the Clearfield® system, very good lodging resistance for easier swathing, very good harvestability and an R rating for Blackleg and Fusarium Wilt.
Variety Characteristics*
| Herbicide System | Clearfield |
| Yield | 95% of 45P70 |
| Maturity | Mid - 2 days later than 45P70 |
| Zones of adaptation | LSZ, MSZ & SSZ |
| Seed size | Large |
| Seed color | Brown/black/red |
| Early Season Vigour | Good |
| Days to flower | 1 day later than check |
| Green seed count | Low |
| Blackleg rating | R1 |
| Fusarium Wilt | R2 |
| Seeding rate | 5.5 lbs/acre |
* Variety characteristics and revenue/acre results based on 13 Nexera canola AOA sites in Western Canada in 2010. Variety returns calculated based on a 40 bu./acre crop of generic canola at a price of $485.00 per tonne ($11.00/bu.) and an IP contract value of $44.00 per tonne ($1.00/bu.). Variety returns do not take into account seed prices, inputs, discounts or other offers. Actual results may vary.
1 Blackleg rating is based on the official WCCRRC procedures for variety registration.
2 Fusarium wilt rating is based on data collected from the Alberta Research Council Indoor Screening Protocol and is recognized by WCCRRC for variety registration.
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