# GH4977E3S

- **Vendor:** Syngenta
- **Brand:** Golden Harvest
- **Crop:** Soybeans
- **Maturity group:** 4.9
- **Source:** https://www.goldenharvestseeds.com/products/soybean/gh4977e3s
- **Tech sheet (PDF):** https://assets.syngentaebiz.com/pdf/techsheets/GH4977E3S_260310.pdf
- **Rating scale (Golden Harvest):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

Root Knot Nematode Resistance While Raising The Bar For Performance

## Recommended Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Drought prone | ✓ |
| High pH | ✓ |
| Highly productive | ✓ |
| Variable | ✓ |
| Poorly drained | ✓ |

## Plant Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant height | Medium-Tall |
| Canopy type | Medium-Bush |
| Branching | Moderate |
| Growth habit | Indeterminate |
| Flower color | White |
| Pubescence color | Gray |
| Pod color | Tan |
| Hilum color | Buff |
| Chloride sensitivity | Excluder |

## Agronomic Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Seed size | Large |
| Avg protein % | - |
| Avg oil % | - |
| Metribuzin response | R |
| Sulfentrazone response | - |

## Disease And Pest

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora root rot | Rps1c, Rps3a |
| Soybean cyst nematode | MR3, MR14 |
| SCN source | PI88788 |
| RKN–Incognita | 3 |