# DP 2618 B3TXF BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Deltapine
- **Crop:** Cotton
- **Traits:** B3TXF (Bollgard® 3 ThryvOn™ with XtendFlex® Technology)
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/cotton/deltapine/deltapine-dp-2618-b3txf-cotton
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

Early maturing variety adapted to Central and South Texas

## Strengths & management

- Resistant to bacterial blight
- Great strength of terminal
- Timely PGR use recommended in high input environments

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| RELATIVE MATURITY | Early |
| # FRT NODES | 9.1-11.1 |
| LEAF TYPE | Smooth |
| NFFB | 5.6-6.4 |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Med-Tall |
| SEED SIZE | 5800-6100 |
| STORM RESISTANCE | 4.8-6.0 |

## Fiber Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| LINT % | 38.9-40.5 |
| MICRONAIRE | 4.2-4.5 |
| STAPLE | 35.6-36.6 |
| STRENGTH | 28.5-29.6 |
| LENGTH UNIF. % | 82 |

## Disease

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

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **Tennessee Valley/ Middle Tennessee** — agronomist: Toby Covin
- **Tennessee Valley/ Middle Tennessee 2** — agronomist: Toby Covin
