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1S-1045:
Quick Look:
Selected for Increased Persistence
Resistance and/or High Resistance to 10 Major pest including 5 diseases, 2 Insects, and 4 Nematodes
Dark green color medium fine stems
Excellent Quality
Excellent Winter Survival
Fall Dormancy rating: 4.1
WSI=2.6
(Winter Survival Index)
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Adaptation
Parent stock for 1S-1045 was specially selected to meet the demands of alfalfa growers in the areas where a 4-fall dormancy is suitable. It was selected for yield and persistence and is especially well suited to areas where Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora and Nematodes threaten yield production and reduce stand life.
Top Yield Performance
1S-1045 has demonstrated excellent yield ability out yielding varieties like Magnum IV, GH 755, Rainer, DK 133, Pioneer 5454, WL 325HQ, and Vernal in forage yield trials.
Quality
1S-1045 produces dark green foliage that makes it ideal for hay. Its persistence is excellent under both normal and aggressive harvest schedules. Because
1S-1045 offers producer’s broad-spectrum pest resistance and excellent persistence, this high yielding, variety will keep producing quality hay for many years.
Broad Spectrum Pest Resistance
1S-1045 resists Phytophthora and Verticillium wilt. These two diseases can significantly reduce production and stand life. In addition,
1S-1045 has excellent resistance to Bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Anthracnose, Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, Blue Alfalfa Aphid, Stem Nematode, Northern Root Knot Nematode, Columbia Root Knot Nematode, and Lesion Nematode. |
