W-560-T
HYBRID GRAIN SORGHUM | MEDIUM-EARLY MATURITY
Consistent, dependable performance
Very good standability and cold soil emergence
Strengths:
High yield potential for maturity
Short, uniform plants with good visual appeal
Performs well in marginal soils
| Plant Characteristics: |
| Days to maturity |
95-105 |
| Days to mid-bloom |
61-64 |
| Plant height |
36-42” |
| Head Exertion |
4-6” |
| Head type |
Semi-open |
| Grain color |
Bronze |
| Plant color |
Purple |
| General Disease and Insect Ratings: |
| MDMV |
S |
| Loose Head smut |
MT |
| Downy Mildew Pathotypes 1&2 |
S |
| Fusarium |
MT |
| Charcoal Rot |
MT |
| Greenbug Biotype- C |
T |
| Greenbug Biotype- E |
S |
|
Areas of Concern:
Average disease resistance
Reduced exertion under stress
Areas of Adaptation:
Irrigated and dryland areas from Central
Texas through the Midwest
| General Agronomic Ratings: |
| Yield for maturity |
7 |
| Uniformity |
8 |
| Seedling vigor |
8 |
| Cool soil germination |
9 |
| Drought tolerance |
8 |
| Lodging resistance |
8 |
| Grain-weathering resistance |
8 |
|
All ratings are general. Different pathotypes, races, and biotypes of diseases and insects can cause ratings to change.
All ratings are based on Warner field screenings and university screenings.
HR = High Resistance, HT = Highly Tolerant, T = Tolerant, MT = Moderately Tolerant, S = Susceptible, 1 = Poor, 10 = Excellent
Management Notes:
W-560-T is a uniform, medium-early hybrid with excellent visual appeal. Ease of harvest and good standability are qualities that
make this hybrid stand out. Consistent, dependable performance makes W-560-T ideal for tough growing conditions. |
