# WB4739AX BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium-Late
- **Release year:** 2024
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb4739ax-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB4739AX is a Hard Red Winter Wheat variety with the CoAXium Herbicide Trait for Grassy Weed Control. Suited for the Central Regions, this variety has very good yield potential, drought tolerance, acid soil tolerance and test weight. WB4739AX also has good fall grazing potential making it a good fit for dual-purpose wheat farmers.

## Strengths & management

- CoAXium Herbicide Trait for Grass Weed Control
- Very Good Yield Potential, Drought Tolerance and Test Weight
- Very High Tillering Variety with Good Fall Grazing Potential
- Manage for Fusarium Head Blight (Scab)

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| TEST WEIGHT | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 5 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 3 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | AX |
| MATURITY GROUP | Medium-Late |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| HEAD TYPE | Awned |
| YIELD POTENTIAL | 3 |
| PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION | Pending |
| LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED | Yes |
| CROP SYSTEM | DR |
| PATENT PROTECTION | Pending |
| NEW PRODUCT | Yes |

## Production

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PLANT HEIGHT | Medium-Tall |
| TILLERING POTENTIAL | 2 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 5 |

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 2 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 5 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK | 3 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 7 |
| HESSIAN FLY | 8 |
| LEAF RUST | 5 |
| STEM RUST | 8 |
| WHEAT STREAK MOSAIC | 7 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 3 |
