# NK49-Z9XFS

- **Vendor:** Syngenta
- **Brand:** NK
- **Crop:** Soybeans
- **Traits:** XF/STS
- **Catalog page:** https://www.syngenta-us.com/soybeans/nk/products
- **Tech sheet (PDF):** https://assets.syngenta-us.com/pdf/techsheets/NK49-Z9XFS_260417.pdf
- **Rating scale (NK):** 1-9 (1 = best, lower = more resistant)

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## Positioning

A Delta Darling That Is Tough Enough for the West

## Strengths

- Dependable performance across soils, aids in easy placement
- Drought tolerance and plant height make this a great choice for tough and double crop acres
- Irrigation and early planting allow this variety to show its best yield potential

## Disease Genetics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Phytophthora Gene | Rps1c |
| SCN Race Coverage | MR3, MR14 |

## Agronomic Traits

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Emergence | 3 |
| Standability | 2 |
| Shatter Tolerance | 1 |

## Soil Type Adaptation

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Drought Prone | Best |
| Narrow Rows | Best |
| High pH | Poor |
| Wide Rows | Best |
| Highly Productive | Best |
| Moderate/Variable Environments | Good |
| Poorly Drained | Best |