ST 4990B3XF Variety
Growers in the Eastern Cotton Belt, East and South Texas, the Rolling Plains, Oklahoma, the Southern High Plains, New Mexico and Arizona who want hardy, early-season vigor can plant Stoneville 4990B3XF with confidence. It’s an early-to-mid maturity variety that’s very adaptable, with strong emergence and a good fiber package. It’s Liberty® herbicide, Engenia® herbicide and glyphosate tolerant and contains three-gene lepidopteran resistance, which decreases the likelihood additional worm control measures will be needed.
Comparative Fiber Quality
LENGTH | UNIFORMITY | STRENGTH | MICRONAIRE |
---|---|---|---|
1.18 | 83.5 | 30.3 | 4.4 |
Agronomic Considerations
DISEASE TOLERANCE | |||
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RKN/FUSARIUM WILT | VERTICILLIUM WILT | BACTERIAL BLIGHT RESISTANCE | PLANT REGULATOR REQUIREMENTS |
Fair | Fair | Susceptible | ![]() |
Variety Characteristics
LEAF PUBESCENCE | MATURITY | STORM TOLERANCE* | HEIGHT/GROWTH HABIT |
---|---|---|---|
Semi-Smooth | Early-Mid | 4 |
Medium/Moderate |
*Storm Tolerance Rating Scale: 9 very storm-tolerant; 0 very loose. Descriptions and values reported are to give a relative comparison among varieties. Actual values will be influenced by growing conditions.
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