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  "relative_maturity": "94",
  "maturity_group": null,
  "wheat_class": null,
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    "Excellent yield potential across most environments",
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          "characteristic": "NEW PRODUCT",
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          "characteristic": "KERNEL CAP COLOR",
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          "characteristic": "KERNEL ROW",
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