NX4-105 RR
For canola growers in the mid and long season growing zones looking for
higher profit. NX4-105 RR offers yield potential equivalent 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 |
99% of 71-45 RR |
| Returns |
$40.82/acre more than 71-45 RR |
| Maturity |
3 days later than 71-45 RR |
| Zones of Adaptation |
Mid and Long Season Zones (MSZ and LSZ) |
| Seed size |
Medium – similar to 71-45 RR |
| Seed color |
Brown/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 26 Nexera canola megaplot sites in the
LSZ and MSZ 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.