Venture MXR Xtra-Tender™
Venture MXR Xtra-Tender™
Venture MXR (BC/ 72d) Delivering performance with excellent seedling vigor and improved plant strength through the early season. Ear shape, kernel color, and husk package make Venture MXR the roadside stand variety you have been searching for.
Product Features
Excellent seedling vigor
Large ear with excellent eating quality
Beautiful kernel color and ear shape
Attractive dark green husk and flag leaves
| Traits | Description | Data* |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel Color | Bi-Color Color Code: BC |
BC |
| Maturity (Days) | 73 |
73 |
| Plant Height (Inches) | 72 |
72 |
| Ear Height (Inches) | 27 |
27 |
| Number of Kernel Rows | 16-18 |
16-18 |
| Ear Length (Inches) | 7.5-8 |
7.5-8 |
| Ear Diameter (Inches) | 1.90-2.00 |
1.90-2.00 |
| Husk Color | Medium Green Score: 4 |
4 1: Very Dark Green |
| Flag Leaves | 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 | Good Sweetness & Flavor Score: 4 |
4 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 |
RpG 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.