11/28/2005 New Soybean Varieties Announced for 2006


Terral Seed is releasing three new Group 4 soybean varieties from Terral Research Director, Dr. Donnie Glover. His breeding objective was to attain good plant height for clay soils, tolerance to green stem and overall disease resistance to allow the varieties to perform to their genetic potential.
TV45R14 is a 4.5 RM release with exceptional yield potential, excellent adaptation to southern clay soils and flood irrigation. Characterized by quick emergence, rapid early growth and bushy canopy that covers 30 inch rows or less. Rated 9 against stem canker and SDS and 8 against frogeye leaf spot. Adapted for late March through early May planting. Excellent supplies for 2006.

TV46R15 is a 4.6 RM variety with dominant resistance to stem canker. Superior yields across multiple environments. Very tolerant to flood irrigation and demonstrates excellent performance in clay soils. Rapid spring growth and bushy plant type canopies quickly. Excellent supplies for 2006.

TV48R14 is a 4.8 RM variety with very broad adaptation. It has shown excellent yield performance across all soil types, with the best performance found on 30 inch rows or less. Provides risk protection against shattering and lodging. This red-podded variety also has excellent resistance to stem canker and frogeye leaf spot. Excellent supplies for 2006.



Reprinted with permission from Delta Farm Press. November 18, 2005