# DP 2127 B3XF BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Deltapine
- **Crop:** Cotton
- **Traits:** B3XF (Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex®)
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/cotton/deltapine/deltapine-dp-2127-b3xf-cotton
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

Racehorse type product with solid performance potential across the Belt

## Strengths & management

- Smooth leaf pubescence
- Open Canopy
- Medium to Tall plant type may require timely plant growth regulator applications prior to bloom
- Broadly adapted; responsive to high yield environments
- Timely harvest aid applications to optimize fiber quality (micronaire)

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| RELATIVE MATURITY | Early-Mid |
| # FRT NODES | 9.7-10.5 |
| LEAF TYPE | Smooth |
| NFFB | 5.8-6.2 |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Med-Tall |
| SEED SIZE | 4700-5000 |
| STORM RESISTANCE | 5-7 |

## Fiber Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| LINT % | 42.2-42.4 |
| MICRONAIRE | 4.7-4.8 |
| STAPLE | 36.7-36.8 |
| STRENGTH | 30.1-30.3 |
| LENGTH UNIF. % | 83.5-83.6 |

## Disease

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

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **South Carolina/ SE North Carolina** — agronomist: James Bookhart
- **South Delta Seed Guide 2027 - old** — agronomist: Gregory Ferguson
- **North Delta Seed Guide** — agronomist: Alex Webb
- **Eastern NC / Southeast VA** — agronomist: Richard Strecker
- **South Delta Seed Guide 2027** — agronomist: Gregory Ferguson
- **Tennessee Valley/ Middle Tennessee** — agronomist: Toby Covin
- **Piedmont NC** — agronomist: James Kiser
