Signature XR

IFSI Reserve™

Signature XR (BC/ 72d) has phenomenal IFSI ReserveTM eating quality. An attractive husk, excellent holding ability in the field, strong husk cover, and great ear size make Signature XR the choice for quality driven fresh markets.

ProductFeatures

Impeccable IFSI ReserveTM eating quality
Great ear size and improved husk cover
Resistant to Common Rust
Excellent husk package

Traits	Description	Data^*
Kernel Color	Bi-Color Color Code: BC	BC
Maturity (Days)	72	72
Plant Height (Inches)	78	78
Ear Height (Inches)	27	27
Number of Kernel Rows	16-18	16-18
Ear Length (Inches)	7.5-8.25	7.5-8.25
Ear Diameter (Inches)	1.85-1.95	1.85-1.95
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	Good Flag Leaves Score: 4	4 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	Adequate Coverage Score: 4	4 1: Excellent Coverage 2: Very Good Coverage 3: Good Coverage 4: Adequate Coverage 5: Moderate Coverage 6: Weak Coverage
Shank	Compact Shank Length Score: 2	2 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	Exceptional Tenderness; Reserve Quality Score: 1	1 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	Very Good Sweetness & Flavor Score: 3	3 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
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.