# DP 2143NR B3XF BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Deltapine
- **Crop:** Cotton
- **Traits:** B3XF (Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex®)
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/cotton/deltapine/deltapine-dp-2143nr-b3xf-cotton
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

Root Knot Nematode / Reniform nematode resistant variety with best fit in Texas and western Cotton Belt

## Strengths & management

- Root Knot Nematode / Reniform stacked resistance genes
- Semi-smooth leaf
- Excellent fiber strength
- Mod. Tolerance to Verticillium / Susceptible to Bacterial Blight
- Timely application of harvest aids is recommended to optimize fiber properties (micronaire)

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| RELATIVE MATURITY | Mid-Full |
| # FRT NODES | 12.6-14.0 |
| LEAF TYPE | Semi Smooth |
| NFFB | 5.3-8.7 |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Med-Tall |
| SEED SIZE | 5400-6200 |
| STORM RESISTANCE | 5.8-6.0 |

## Fiber Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| LINT % | 39.5-40.2 |
| MICRONAIRE | 4.8-4.9 |
| STAPLE | 36.8-37.2 |
| STRENGTH | 31.5-32.1 |
| LENGTH UNIF. % | 82.4-82.9 |

## Disease

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| VERTICILLIUM WILT | Mod Tol |
| BACTERIAL BLIGHT | Susc |
| FUSARIUM | Mod Res |
| ROOTKNOT NEMATODE | Res |
| RENIFORM NEMATODE | Res |

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **West Texas Cotton Growing Region** — agronomist: Corey Thompson
- **2024 WTX, OK, and NM SEED GUIDE** — agronomist: Kagan Randolph
