seed-mcp/corpus/latham/latham-l-2049-e3.md

L 2049 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-2049-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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L 2049 E3 was tested for the first time in our 2020 Superstrip plots. In 2019 breeder plots, it showed very good performance against competitive checks and finished strong in a very difficult year. The plant is medium in height with a good amount of lateral branching. The defensive package is solid featuring SCN tolerance from PI 88788, the K-gene for Phytophthora, full Brown Stem Rot resistance and good scores for White Mold, Iron Chlorosis and Charcoal Rot.

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Agronomic Characteristics

• Relative Maturity: 2.0
• Emergence: 1.5
• Plant Height: Medium+
• Plant Type: Medium
• Flower Color: Purple
• Pubescence: Gray
• Pod Color: Brown
• Hilum Color: Imperfect Black

Disease Ratings

• SCN Resistance: F, 2.2
• Iron Chlorosis: 3.0
• Stress Tolerance: 2.3
• Phytophthora Root Rot: K, 2.3
• Brown Stem Rot: 1.0
• White Mold: 2.3
• Sudden Death: 2.5
• Charcoal Rot: 2.5