NX4-104 RR
For canola growers in the mid and short season growing zones looking for
higher profit. NX4-104 RR offers the earliest maturity of the NX4-RR series,
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 |
97% of 71-45 RR |
| Returns |
$33.52/acre more than 71-45 RR |
| Maturity |
4.5 days later than 71-45 RR |
| Zones of Adaptation |
Mid and Short Season Zones (MSZ and SSZ) |
| 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 Returns based on 18 Nexera canola megaplot sites in the MSZ
and SSZ of Western Canada in 2008 and 2009. Returns calculated based on a 40 Bushel/
acre crop of generic canola at a price of $396/tonne ($9.00/bu.) and a Nexera canola
health bonus of $50/tonne ($1.13/bu.). Profits do not take into account seed prices, inputs,
discounts or other offers. Actual results may 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.