Platinum XR Xtra-Tender™
Platinum XR Xtra-Tender™
Platinum XR (WHT/ 80d) has an industry-leading bright white kernel color. This full season hybrid has good husk protection, ear size, and eating quality. Platinum XR is a great choice for both processing and fresh markets.
Product Features
Bright white kernel color
Improved eating quality in the full-season segment
Good tip fill, ear size, and husk coverage
Resistant to Common Rust
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | White Color Code: WHT |
WHT |
| Maturity (Days) | 80 |
80 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 76 |
76 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 24 |
24 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 16-18 |
16-18 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7.5-8.25 |
7.5-8.25 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.80-2.00 |
1.80-2.00 |
| Husk Color | Medium-Dark Green Score: 3 |
3 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | Good Flag Leaves Score: 4 |
4 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
| Husk Protection | Good Coverage Score: 3 |
3 1: Excellent Coverage |
| Shank | Medium Shank Length Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
| Tenderness | Good Tenderness; Xtra-Tender Quality Score: 4 |
4 1: Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality |
| Sweetness | Very Good Sweetness & Flavor Score: 3 |
3 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 |
MR Moderately Resistant |
| MDM | |
| 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.