46Y20 - 
Pioneer® hybrid 46Y20 will be the first canola hybrid with the Roundup Ready® gene released from the Pioneer program in Australia.
The release in 2008 will be limited and supported by a comprehensive stewardship plan approved by the oilseeds industry and State Governments in Victoria and New South Wales.
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Maturity
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Mid-late season (6)
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Recommended growing regions
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Reliable medium (550+ mm) to high rainfall zones and irrigation.
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Herbicide tolerance trait (Roundup Ready®)
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Tested for tolerance to the registered formulation of Roundup herbicide for in-crop application in canola.
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Yield potential
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Very high. 117% of site mean in Monsanto trials 2002-03 (11 locations)
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Grain oil content
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High, 41-45%
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Plant vigour
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High-very high
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Blackleg rating
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High resistance, 8.0P
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Plant height/standability
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Medium/excellent
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RR=Roundup Ready® gene for resistance to glyphosate herbicide.
® Roundup Ready is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company.
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