NK® Brand Alfalfa with Genuity® Roundup Ready® Technology

Syngenta offers, under the NK® brand, a full portfolio of alfalfa varieties with Genuity® Roundup Ready® technology.

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  • Proven genetics
  • Herbicide tolerance
    • Enables the use of glyphosate herbicides to reduce weed competition
  • More management options for healthier, faster-growing stands
  • Increase high-quality alfalfa yields and profit potential.

The following is an overview of these products — click on the product name for additional details.

Product Agronomic Disease/Pest
6443RR 4 VH VG VF EX 30 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR MR R
GH709RR 4 VH EX VF EX 30 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR R R
Liberator 4 VH VG VF EX 30 HR HR HR HR HR HR R - R
Revolt 6 - EX VF EX - MR HR R HR HR - - - R
Revolution 8 - VG VF VG 22 NR HR R R HR R HR HR HR
Pinal 9 9 - VG VF G 21 NR HR R R R R HR HR R
Mutiny 4 VH EX VF VG 30 HR HR HR HR HR HR R - HR

Alfalfa Chart Key

Fall Dormancy

1 = Highly Dormant
9 = Less Dormant

Winterhardiness

VH = Very Hardy
H = Hardy
MH = Moderately Hardy

Persistence

EX = Excellent
VG = Very Good
G = Good

Recovery After Cutting

VF = Very Fast
F = Fast
MF = Moderately Fast

Forage Quality

EX = Excellent
VG = Very Good
G = Good

DRI = Disease Rating Index

HR = 5
R = 4
MR = 3
LR = 2
S = 1
DRI = Sum of the 6 major diseases with a total possible score of 30

Pest Resistance Ratings

(percent of plants resistant)
HR = High Resistance (>50%)
R = Resistance (31-50%)
MR = Moderate Resistance (15-30%)
LR = Low Resistance (6-14%)
S = Susceptible (0-5%)
- = Not Available (0-5%)

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Product Stewardship Information


Based on the decision of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 27, 2011, Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed is available for sale and distribution by authorized Seed Companies or their dealers for use in the United States only. This seed may not be planted outside of the United States, or for the production of seed, or sprouts.


Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto's Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.


ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity and Design®, Genuity Icons, Genuity®, Roundup Ready®, and Roundup® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. ©2011 Monsanto Company.