Leadoff MXR Xtra-Tender™
Leadoff MXR Xtra-Tender™
Leadoff MXR (WHT/ 69d) is a first early hybrid with a high kernel row count and good kernel color. Leadoff MXR has a great disease package and very good husk protection. Leadoff the season right with this fresh market and roadside variety.
Product Features
Complimentary to IFSI’s Takeoff and Kickoff XR hybrids
Excellent seedling vigor and ear size
Superior eating quality for first early
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | White Color Code: WHT |
WHT |
| Maturity (Days) | 69 |
69 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 71 |
71 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 23 |
23 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 16-18 |
16-18 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7.25-8 |
7.25-8 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.90-2.00 |
1.90-2.00 |
| Husk Color | Medium Green Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | Very Good Flag Leaves Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
| Husk Protection | Very Good Coverage Score: 2 |
2 1: Excellent Coverage |
| Shank | Medium Shank Length Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
| Tenderness | Very Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality Score: 3 |
3 1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality |
| Sweetness | Excellent Sweetness & Flavor Score: 2 |
2 1: Exceptional 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 |
RpGDJ 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 |
MS Moderately Susceptible |
| MDM |
R Resistant |
| 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.