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Sorghum-Sudangrass Forage

SUCROSSE-PHOTO BMR

Full Maturity
Significantly improved digestibility
High yields under top management

Strengths: Suggested Uses:
Excellent for both hay or silage Prussic acid may be produced under certain
operations. The risk of nitrate or prussic conditions.
acid posioning can be managed if the
suggestions below are followed. Do not Areas of Adaptation:
graze horses. Any area where sorghum-sudangrass hybrids
are commonly produced.
Plant Characteristics:
Genotype: SxS, Photoperiod, BMR General Agronomic Ratings:
Usage: Hay&Silage, Green Chop,
Grazing Hay & Silage Yield: 9
Plant Height 1st Boot: 12’-15’
Plant Height 2nd Boot: 7’-8’ Nutritional Value: 8

Seed Vigor: 8

Drought Tolerance: 7

Lodging Resistance: 9

Regrowth: 8

All ratings are general. Different pathotypes, races, and biotypes of diseases and insects can cause ratings to change.
All ratings are based on local field screenings and university screenings
HR= High Resistance, HT= Highly Tolerant, T= Tolerant, MT= Moderately Tolerant, S= Susceptible
1= Poor, 10= Excellent

Management Notes:
Sucrosse-Photo BMR combines the advantages of both photoperiod sensitivity and the
brown mid-rib trait. This hybrid has the potential for high yields, excellent feed values,
excellent regrowth and allows for a wider harvest window.