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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.

ProductFeatures

  • 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
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 Excellent Sweetness & Flavor
Score: 2
 2

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 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.

White Shipping

First Early
Leadoff MXR
Leadoff MXR
First Early
Resolve VX
Resolve VX
First Early
Second Early
Endurance MXR
Endurance MXR
Second Early
Mid Season
Catalina MXR
Catalina MXR
Mid Season
XTH3174
XTH3174
Mid Season
Full Season
XTH3380
XTH3380
Full Season
Guardian XR
Guardian XR
Full Season

White Roadside

First Early
Leadoff MXR
Leadoff MXR
First Early
Resolve VX
Resolve VX
First Early
Second Early
Endurance MXR
Endurance MXR
Second Early
Mid Season
Magnolia MXR
Magnolia MXR
Mid Season
Catalina MXR
Catalina MXR
Mid Season
Full Season
Platinum XR
Platinum XR
Full Season
Palomino XR
Palomino XR
Full Season

White High Quality

First Early
Leadoff MXR
Leadoff MXR
First Early
Second Early
XTH3973
XTH3973
Second Early
Mid Season
Magnolia MXR
Magnolia MXR
Mid Season
Full Season
Platinum XR
Platinum XR
Full Season

Related Hybrids

If a hybrid performs well in your environment, these are complementary varieties.

Takeoff MXR
Takeoff MXR
Kickoff XR
Kickoff XR

Substitutes

Same color and similar maturity.

Resolve VX
Resolve VX

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