# DP 2239 B3XF BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Deltapine
- **Crop:** Cotton
- **Traits:** B3XF (Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex®)
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/cotton/deltapine/deltapine-dp-2239-b3xf-cotton
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

Mid-maturity variety, easy to manage, excellent fiber length

## Strengths & management

- Smooth Leaf
- Medium plant height, responsive to Plant Growth Regulators (PGR's)
- Mid-maturity
- Broadly adapted to Mid-South, Southeast, and S. Texas

## Growth

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| RELATIVE MATURITY | Mid |
| # FRT NODES | - |
| LEAF TYPE | Smooth |
| NFFB | - |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Med |
| SEED SIZE | 5400-5900 |
| STORM RESISTANCE | 4 |

## Fiber Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| LINT % | 41.7-41.9 |
| MICRONAIRE | 4.4 |
| STAPLE | 38.6-38.8 |
| STRENGTH | 30.0-30.3 |
| LENGTH UNIF. % | 30.0-30.3 |

## Disease

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

## Regional seed-guide listings

- **North Delta** — agronomist: Josh Rupard
- **West Tennessee** — agronomist: Wes Rodgers
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2025#2** — agronomist: Eddie Beasley
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2025#2** — agronomist: Vint Hicks
- **2025 Seed Guide** — agronomist: Greg Ferguson
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2026** — agronomist: Eddie Beasley
- **2024 NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PLAINS** — agronomist: Rick Strecker
- **Southeast (AL/FL/GA) 2026#2** — agronomist: Vint Hicks