2171 (BC/ 71d) is an early bicolor known for its seedling vigor and dependable yield. 2171 has good ear size and a compact shank, making it an ideal candidate for early shipping markets.
Traits | Description | Data* |
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Kernel Color | Bi-Color Color Code: BC |
BC |
Maturity (Days) | 71 |
71 |
Plant Height (Inches) | 64 |
64 |
Ear Height (Inches) | 20 |
20 |
Number of Kernel Rows | 14-16 |
14-16 |
Ear Length (Inches) | 7.75-8.25 |
7.75-8.25 |
Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.85-2.05 |
1.85-2.05 |
Husk Color | Medium Green Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Dark Green |
Flag Leaves | Good Flag Leaves Score: 4 |
4 1: Exceptional Flag Leaves |
Husk Protection | Adequate Coverage Score: 4 |
4 1: Excellent Coverage |
Shank | Compact Shank Length Score: 2 |
2 1: Very Compact Shank Length |
Tenderness | Moderate Tenderness; Shipping Quality Score: 5 |
5 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 | |
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GW | |
PS | |
NCLB |
MS Moderately Susceptible |
MDM | |
HPPD/ALS |
I Intermediate |
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.