PhytoGen cottonseed an affiliate of Dow AgroSciences, recently provides complete portfolio varieties with high-yielding, quality for growers.The PhytoGen portfolio includes several new varieties. With the expanded product line, cotton growers have more options to choose from varieties that perform well under different growing conditions and situations.
Trials Prove Profit Advantage of PhytoGen
PHY 312 WRF, PHY 333 WRF and PHY 444 WRF emerged as the clear leader across the board in yield, lint quality and profit, by comparing with three of the top competitors in 45 head-to-head trials on farms across the Cotton Belt.
More Choices for Growers
PHY 333 WRF, is demonstrating broad adaptability with outstanding yield potential.which is aslo the No. 1-planted Upland variety for four consecutive years, one of the most anticipated new varieties introduced last year,
PHY 495 W3RF is the first three-gene Bt product with high yield and great quality on the market. This variety features WideStrike® 3 Insect Protection, an excellent option for growers concerned with yield losses due to cotton bollworm.
PHY 222 WRF is the earliest-maturing variety in the lineup, specifically bred for storm tolerance along with consistency and yield potential.
PHY 417 WRF is a great fit in Texas and Oklahoma, while PHY 427 WRF provides optimum performance in the Midsouth, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Both are early maturing varieties with high quality and excellent yield potential in fields with root-knot-nematode pressure.
Varieties in 2015
PhytoGen brand PHY 339 WRF
PhytoGen brand PHY 499 WRF
PhytoGen brand PHY 575 WRF
Varieties in 2016
PHY 444 WRF will be available in 2016, and field trials in the South and Southeast are showing tremendous yield potential. Even with the wet planting season, profitability expectations are high for this superior fiber quality variety with lower micronaire and exceptionally long staple.