# L 2053 E3

- **Vendor:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds (independent family-owned, Alexander, IA)
- **Brand:** Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
- **Crop:** Soybeans
- **Maturity group:** 2.0
- **Trait(s):** Enlist E3
- **Source:** https://www.lathamseeds.com/products/l-2053-e3/
- **Rating scale:** numeric ratings ~1-9 where LOWER = BETTER (1 = best / most tolerant / most resistant); confirmed by cross-referencing Product Overview prose vs values (top-rated stalks/roots cluster 1.0-1.5, weak traits 3.0-3.5, none approach 9). Categorical values pass through verbatim (SCN source 'PI 88788', Phytophthora 'Rps 1k', Anthracnose 'ASR', 'Medium Tall', 'Flex'). NA/blank = not rated.
- **Service area:** Latham dealer network — Upper Midwest (IA/MN/WI/IL/ND/SD/NE)

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_Consistency at its finest is the best way to describe L 2053 E3. Standability and stress tolerance provide consistency across multiple yield environments. Dual Phytophthora Root Rot genes and excellent field tolerance provide added consistency and versatility. Add in the Brown Stem Rot gene and excellent Iron Deficiency Chlorosis tolerance for added comfort._

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## Agronomic Characteristics

- **Relative Maturity:** 2.0
- **Emergence:** 2.0
- **Plant Height:** Medium Tall
- **Plant Type:** Medium
- **Flower Color:** Purple
- **Pubescence:** Gray
- **Pod Color:** Brown
- **Hilum Color:** Buff

## Disease Ratings

- **SCN Resistance:** PI 88788
- **Iron Chlorosis:** 2.0
- **Stress Tolerance:** 2.0
- **Phytophthora Root Rot:** 1a/3a,2.0
- **Brown Stem Rot:** 1.0
- **White Mold:** 3.0
- **Sudden Death:** 3.0
