NX4-101 RR
For canola growers in the long season growing zone of western Canada, south of Highway
#1 looking for higher profit. NX4-101 RR offers yield potential similar to 71-45
RR, higher profit potential than competitive canola varieties, the convenience and
weed control of the Roundup Ready® system, very good lodging resistance for easier
swathing and is rated R for Blackleg and Fusarium Wilt.
Variety Characteristics
| Herbicide system |
Roundup Ready |
| Yield |
96% of 71-45 RR |
| Maturity |
Mid- 3.5 days later than 71-45 RR in the LSZ |
| Zones of Adaptation |
Long Season Zone (LSZ) |
| Seed size |
Medium – similar to 71-45 RR |
| Seed color |
Red-black |
| Early season vigor |
Good |
| Lodging resistance |
Very good |
| Green seed count |
Low |
| Blackleg rating |
R1 |
| Fusarium wilt |
R2 |
| Seeding rate |
5.5 lbs/acre |
*Variety Characteristics and dollars/acre results based on 10 Nexera canola megaplot
sites in LSZ of western Canada in 2008. Dollars/acre calculations based on a potential
40 bushel/acre crop of generic canola at price of $396/tonne ($9.00/bu.) and a Nexera
canola Health Bonus of $50/tonne ($1.13/bu.). Dollars/acre calculations do not take
into account seed prices, inputs, discounts or other offers. Actual results will
vary.
1Blackleg rating is based on the official WCCRRC procedures for variety registration.
2Fusarium wilt rating is based on data collected from the Alberta Research Council
Indoor Screening Protocol and is recognized by WCCRRC for variety registration.