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  "maturity_group": null,
  "wheat_class": null,
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    "SmartStax® PRO® RIB Complete® corn blend"
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    "Excellent early season characteristics for emergence and vigor.",
    "Very good standability with strong root strength and stalk strength and excellent greensnap tolerance.",
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          "characteristic": "GOSS'S WILT",
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          "value": "97"
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          "characteristic": "NEW PRODUCT",
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          "characteristic": "HARVEST APPEARANCE",
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          "characteristic": "SULFONYLUREAS SENSITIVITY",
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          "characteristic": "KERNEL CAP COLOR",
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        {
          "characteristic": "KERNEL ROW",
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