Pioneer® Brand 55Q27 Lucerne
NEW Pioneer® Brand 55Q27 Lucerne
NEW GENETICS FOR NEW ZEALAND GROWERS
55Q27 is a new 5 dormant* variety with exceptional forage yield potential and quality. 55Q27 lucerne combines very good winter-hardiness with an excellent disease resistance package including high resistance to Phytophthora Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, Bacterial Wilt, Fusarium Wilt and Stem Nematode. Suitable for grazing, silage or hay.
Disease Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Forage yield | 9 | Key
1 = Poor, 9 = Excellent - Based on Pioneer research comparisons with other Pioneer® brand lucerne cultivars.
Disease resistance profiles
HR = Highly resistant (more than 50% resistant plants)
Important: Ratings based on both Pioneer Agronomists and Research Scientists field observations.
*Dormancy: Higher dormancy ratings indicate greater autumn growth. |
| Field appearance | 9 | |
| Relative forage quality | 8 | |
| Phytophthora Root Rot | HR | |
| Verticillium Wilt | HR | |
| Bacterial Wilt | HR | |
| Fusarium Wilt | HR | |
| Stem Nematode | HR | |
| Spotted Alfalfa Aphid | R | |
| Pea Aphid | R | |