DP 0949 B2RF: A New Mid-Full Maturing Class of 2009 B2RF Variety from Delta and Pine Land

DP 0949 B2RF is a new mid-full maturing, light hairy pubescence variety from Delta and Pine Land that will be released for commercial sale with the Class of 2009.  DP 00949 B2RF has exhibited both excellent yield potential and excellent fiber quality.   Testing in 2007 found that the yield performance of DP 0949 B2RF was 7.6% to 9.6% greater that the leading competitor check or Deltapine B2RF checks.     Fiber quality of DP 0949 B2RF is 37 staple, 4.8 micronaire, 30.2 g/tex fiber strength, and 84.5% uniform index.  The lint percent of DP 0949 B2RF is equal to DP 555 BG/RR, but with a larger seed size.  DP 0949 B2RF appears to be slightly shorter in plant height and earlier in maturity, compared to DP 555 BG/RR.  Through the 2007 testing, DP 0949 B2RF appears to be best suited to the Lower Midsouth and Lower Southeast.  Crop management trials including growth regulators, irrigation, date of planting, and defoliation will be summarized and presented as best management practices for DP 0949 B2RF.