# 2007 Seed Outlook

Author: Jim.Robinson
Published: 2009-03-05
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/crop-inputs/seed-traits/2007-seed-outlook/

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Without question, the most fluid of the agricultural inputs sector has been the, for lack of a better word, “shuffling” that has taken place and is taking place. But equally without question, varieties are improving to meet (1) the yield demands of growers and (2) the quality demands of domestic and international buyers.

This past season saw the introduction of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Flex technology that has widened the window of application from what it was with Roundup Ready. And Monsanto’s Bollgard II trait is the second generation of the Bollgard Bt technology.

Dow/PhytoGen’s WideStrike is a an insect protection trait that includes two Bt genes for wider control of lepidopteran pests.

The LibertyLink trait from Bayer CropScience/FiberMax allows the use of Ignite herbicide, and it entered its third year of availability this past season in FiberMax’s more established varieties and in new releases. Ignite is an excellent tool in battling glyphosate resistance.

Delta and Pine Land Co.

DELTA AND PINE is the world’s largest seed company and continues to boast the world’s No. 1 variety: The “Triple Nickel” – DP 555. New variety releases in 2007 will focus on Roundup Ready Flex and Bollgard II traits. Product descriptions have been provided by Delta and Pine Land Co.

**DP 117 B2RF**This Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex variety is a new 2007 release.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall
 Staple: 1.16
 Strength: 32.1
 Micronaire: 4.3

**DP 143 B2RF**This Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex selection is a new 2007 release.
 Maturity: Mid-Full
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 1.19
 Strength: 29.8
 Micronaire: 4.1

**DP 164 B2RF**This Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex product is a new release for 2007.
 Maturity: Mid-Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall
 Staple: 1.18
 Strength: 30.7
 Micronaire: 4.2

**DP 515 BG/RR**This Bollgard II/Roundup Ready variety is a new release in 2007.
 Maturity: Mid-Full
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Tall
 Staple: 1.13
 Strength: 30.4
 Micronaire: 4.4

**DP 444 BG/RR**This Bollgard/Roundup Ready variety is America’s No. 2 most popular.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall
 Staple: 1.13
 Strength: 30.1
 Micronaire: 4.1

**DP 445 BG/RR**This Bollgard/Roundup Ready variety is a top-performer, capturing more acreage due to its outstanding potential for both yield and fiber quality.
 Maturity: Early-Mid
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 1.14
 Strength: 31.4
 Micronaire: 4.3

**DP 454 BG/RR**A Bollgard/Roundup Ready selection that was commercially launched in 2006.
 Maturity: Mid
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Plant Type: Tall
 Staple: 1.11
 Strength: 30.2
 Micronaire: 4.0

**DP 455 BG/RR**A Bollgard/Roundup Ready release with outstanding potential for both yield and fiber quality.
 Maturity: Mid
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Tall
 Staple: 1.14
 Strength: 31.2
 Micronaire: 4.1

**DP 555 BG/RR**“Triple Nickel” has been America’s No. 1 cotton variety for the past three seasons, due to its consistent top-end yield performance. It is stacked with the Bollgard and the Roundup Ready traits.
 Maturity: Mid-Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Very Tall
 Staple: 1.12
 Strength: 29.8
 Micronaire: 4.4

**DP 432 RR**This is a Roundup Ready variety that is popular for refuge and non-refuge acres.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall
 Staple: 1.16
 Strength: 30.5
 Micronaire: 4.4

**DP 434 RR**This is a Roundup Ready variety that is also popular for refuge and non-refuge acres.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall
 Staple: 1.16
 Strength: 29.1
 Micronaire: 4.4

Bayer CropScience

BAYER CROPSCIENCE continued its introduction of LibertyLink varieties, some stacked with Bollgard II. LibertyLink was the first true option for cotton growers with a wide window of weed control. The application window of LibertyLink/Ignite is limited only by a 70-day preharvest interval. Cotton is not otherwise affected any time during the season with an application of Ignite. In 2005, FiberMax became the leading vehicle for Bollgard II technology in the U.S. FM 960 B2R is the No. 1 variety on the High Plains, evidence that growers there are accepting Bollgard II technology. In addition to the established FiberMax varieties, introductory quantities of the following varieties will be available: FM 1735LLB2, FM 1835LLB2, FM 835LLB2, FM 1600LL, FM 1800LL, FM 9180B2F, FM 1740B2F, FM 1840B2F and FM 840B2F. Variety descriptions listed have been provided by Bayer CropScience.

**FM 960 B2R**This is a Bollgard II/Roundup Ready variety that was the No. 1 variety on the High Plains in 2006.
 Maturity: Medium-Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Short
 Staple: 37
 Strength: 34
 Micronaire: 3.5-4.9

**FM 9063 B2F**This is a Bollgard II/Roundup Ready selection that has wide adaptation throughout Texas and the Mid-South.
 Maturity: Early-Medium
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Short/Slightly Bushy
 Staple: Long
 Strength: Very Strong
 Micronaire: Base

**FM 1880B2F**A Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex variety, adapted to areas east of Texas.
 Maturity: Medium
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall/Vigorous
 Staple: Very Long
 Strength: Very Strong
 Micronaire: Base

**FM 800B2R**An okra-leaf Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex selection well adapted to heavy soils.
 Maturity: Medium-Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall/Vigorous
 Staple: Very Long
 Strength: Very Strong
 Micronaire: Base (fine)

**FM 989B2R**A Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex variety with good tolerance to Verticillium wilt.
 Maturity: Medium-Medium Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall/Vigorous
 Staple: Intermediate Long
 Strength: Strong
 Micronaire: Base

**FM 955LLB2**A LibertyLink/Bollgard II release that is well adapted to the Texas Southern High Plains, South Texas and the Missouri Bootheel.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Short/Compact
 Staple: Long
 Strength: Strong
 Micronaire: Base

**FM 988LLB2**A LibertyLink/Bollgard II variety that is well adapted to the Southern Rolling Plains and Southeast.
 Maturity: Medium-Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium/Cluster
 Staple: Long
 Strength: Strong
 Micronaire: Base

**FM 832LL**Another okra-leaf LibertyLink selection with good water-use efficiency, vigorous growth and excellent adaptation.
 Maturity: Medium-Full
 Leaf Type: Okra
 Plant Type: Medium-Tall/Vigorous
 Staple: Long
 Strength: Strong
 Micronaire: Base

Stoneville/NexGen from Monsanto

STONEVILLE AND NEXGEN will enhance their product lineup with five new products for 2007 that offer high-yield potential and excellent fiber quality to meet the needs of cotton growers. Stoneville’s new products build on the successful performance of ST 4554B2RF, the most widely used Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex product grown in the United States for 2006. Variety descriptions listed have been provided by Monsanto.

**ST 4427B2RF**
 A new Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex product that combines great yield potential and broad adaptation.
 Maturity: Early/Mid
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 36
 Strength: 28
 Micronaire: 4.1

**ST 5327B2RF**A versatile Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex product that can be grown under a wide range of environments.
 Maturity: Medium
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 36
 Strength: 29
 Micronaire: 4.2

**ST 5283RF**
 A new Roundup Ready Flex product that has demonstrated the ability for high yield potential across a broad area.
 Maturity: Medium
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 36
 Strength: 30
 Micronaire: 4.2

**ST 6565B2RF**
 A Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex variety with premium fiber quality and exceptional yield.
 Maturity: Full
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Tall
 Staple: 37
 Strength: 29
 Micronaire: 4.3

**NG 1572RF**
 A new Roundup Ready Flex variety that has great yield potential, excellent storm tolerance and very good fiber quality. Because of the storm tolerance characteristic, NG 1572RF is a great fit for the High Plains of Texas.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Plant Type: Short
 Staple: 36
 Strength: 26
 Micronaire: 3.0

PhytoGen Cottonseed/Dow AgroSciences

PHYTOGEN placed an emphasis on bringing new varieties to the market with the WideStrike insect-protection trait … and did so in its most popular varieties. Some are stacked with the Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready Flex traits. Variety descriptions listed have been provided by PhytoGen.

**PHY 370 WR**A WideStrike/Roundup Ready variety with broad adaptation and high yield potential.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Boll Type: Open
 Staple: 1.11
 Strength: 30.3
 Micronaire: 4.5

**PHY 470 WR**
 A WideStrike/Roundup Ready selection with broad adaptation.
 Maturity: Early-Mid
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Boll Type: Open
 Staple: 1.13
 Strength: 30.0
 Micronaire: 4.4

**PHY 480 WR**Another WideStrike/Roundup Ready variety with broad adaptation.
 Maturity: Early-Mid
 Leaf Type: Hairy
 Boll Type: Open
 Staple: 1.13
 Strength: 30.8
 Micronaire: 4.4

**PHY 485 WRF**
 A WideStrike variety that is stacked with the Roundup Ready Flex trait.
 Maturity: Early-Mid
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Boll Type: Open
 Staple: 1.13
 Strength: 30.8
 Micronaire: 4.6

**PHY 125 RF**A Roundup Ready Flex stripper variety with excellent yield potential.
 Maturity: Early-Mid
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Boll Type: Stripper
 Staple: 1.10
 Strength: 30.2
 Micronaire: 4.3

Croplan Genetics

After a limited launch in 2006, CROPLAN GENETICS expects a full roll-out of three varieties in 2007. The varieties come from elite germplasm and are early- to mid-maturity picker- types. Variety descriptions listed have been provided by CROPLAN GENETICS, the seed division of Land O’Lakes, Inc.

**CG 3020B2RF**A widely adapted Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex picker variety.
 Maturity: Very Early
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 36.8
 Strength: 27.4
 Micronaire: 4.2

**CG 3520B2RF**
 A widely adapted Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex picker variety.
 Maturity: Early
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium
 Staple: 37.8
 Strength: 27.4
 Micronaire: 4.2

**CG 4020B2RF**
 A widely adapted Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex picker variety.
 Maturity: Early-Medium
 Leaf Type: Smooth
 Plant Type: Medium/Tall
 Staple: 38.1
 Strength: 28.7
 Micronaire: 4.2

Beltwide Cotton Genetics

BELTWIDE COTTON GENETICS, LLC will offer two new multiple stacked Bollgard II/Roundup Ready Flex products in 2007. Limited quantities of BW-3220B2F and BW-3552B2F will be available. Variety descriptions have been provided by Beltwide Cotton Genetics.

**BW-3220B2F**
 Stacked with the Bollgard II and Roundup Ready Flex traits.
 Maturity: Medium
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Staple: 36-38
 Strength: 32-34
 Micronaire: 3.9-4.5

**BW-3552B2F**Stacked with the Bollgard II and Roundup Ready Flex traits.
 Maturity: Early-Medium
 Leaf Type: Semi-Smooth
 Staple: 36-38
 Strength: 30-20
 Micronaire: 3.7-4.2