VIRTUE XR

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VIRTUE XR

Virtue XR (BC/78d) A TenderCrisp variety that brings a new eating experience to sweet corn with a crispy texture and kernels that pop off the cob with each bite. Virtue XR provides extended shelf-life post-harvest compared to similar varieties, benefiting both growers and consumers. In addition to a unique eating experience, Virtue XR also has an excellent husk package, tip-fill and strong lodging resistance.

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Product Features

Unique TenderCrisp eating experience
Unique TenderCrisp eating experience
Extended post-harvest shelf-life
Extended post-harvest shelf-life
Beautiful husk package
Beautiful husk package
Strong lodging resistance
Strong lodging resistance
Traits Description Data*
Kernel Color Bi-Color
Color Code: BC
 BC
Maturity (Days)
79
 79
Plant Height (Inches)
80
 80
Ear Height (Inches)
28
 28
Number of Kernel Rows
16-18
 16-18
Ear Length (Inches)
7.25-7.5
 7.25-7.5
Ear Diameter (Inches)
1.70-2.00
 1.70-2.00
Husk Color Medium-Dark Green
Score: 3
 3

1: Very Dark Green
2: Dark Green
3: Medium - Dark Green
4: Medium Green
5: Medium - Light Green
6: Light Green
7: Very Light Green
Flag Leaves Very Good Flag Leaves
Score: 3
 3

1: Exceptional Flag Leaves
2: Excellent Flag Leaves
3: Very Good Flag Leaves
4: Good Flag Leaves
5: Moderate Flag Leaves
6: Weak Flag Leaves
Husk Protection Very Good Coverage
Score: 2
 2

1: Excellent Coverage
2: Very Good Coverage
3: Good Coverage
4: Adequate Coverage
5: Moderate Coverage
6: Weak Coverage
Shank Medium Shank Length
Score: 4
 4

1: Very Compact Shank Length
2: Compact Shank Length
3: Compact Medium Shank Length
4: Medium Shank Length
5: Medium Long Shank Length
6: Long Shank Length
7: Very Long Shank Length
Tenderness Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
Score: 3
 3

1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality
2: Excellent Tenderness; Reserve Quality
3: Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
4: Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality
5: Moderate Tenderness; Shipping Quality
6: Firm Pericarp; Xtra-Sweet Quality
Sweetness Good Sweetness & Flavor
Score: 4
 4

1: Exceptional Sweetness & Flavor
2: Excellent Sweetness & Flavor
3: Very Good Sweetness & Flavor
4: Good Sweetness & Flavor
5: Moderate Sweetness & Flavor

*Data are representative summaries for hybrid evaluations in Champaign, IL and Plover, WI. Ordinal ratings are on a scale of 1 to 9, where 1 indicates the best value.

Disease and Herbicide Reactions
GW
PS RpG

For rust we provide information on the Rp gene(s) that are present in the hybrid (i.e. RpGDJ). These genes provide complete resistance as long as virulent races are not present.

NCLB S

Susceptible

MDM S

Susceptible

HPPD/ALS T

Tolerant

GW = Goss’s Wilt (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis)
PS = Common Rust (Puccinia sorghi)
NCLB = Northern Corn Leaf Blight (Exserohilum turcicum)
MDM = Maize dwarf mosaic (Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus), also resistant to HPV (High Plains Virus) and SCMV (Sugarcane Mosaic Virus)
HPPD/ALS = Indicates reaction to ALS and HPPD inhibiting herbicides. Examples of herbicides with these modes of action are Accent (ALS), Callisto (HPPD), and Laudis (HPPD). Always read and follow herbicide label instructions.