BXN57 has medium plant height, superior gin turnout and good storm tolerance. It has demonstrated good tolerance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt. Delta and Pine Land Company offer six new varieties for 1997, three containing the Bollgard gene from Monsanto and three with Monsanto's Roundup Ready gene. DP20B is an early maturing variety with the Bollgard gene. Yields have been excellent in irrigated or rain-fed conditions in areas with a shorter growing season.
Plants are medium height with good storm resistance, fiber quality and gin turnout.
DP20B is a smooth leaf variety. Fiber quality grades have been good in company-sponsored trials. Micronaire ranges form 4.1 to 4.6, strength ratings are from 25 to 27. DP50B is an early maturing Bollgard variety that yields well under a variety of environmental and soil conditions. Micronaire ranges from 4.2 to 4.8 and strength ratings are 25 to 27.