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LH 5008 SS PRO RIB

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Product Overview

The SmartStax PRO trait package means three modes of rootworm resistance. LH 5008 SS PRO RIB was the first Latham® hybrid to offer this coverage. Wonderful stalks, roots, corn-on-corn capability and moderate ear flex style help LH 5008 SS PRO RIB be its best in the variable to high performing soils.

Key Features

  • Maturity100.00 RM
  • Trait
  • Tech Sheet
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Hybrid Advantages

  • Great response to fungicide
  • Semi-flex ear with 18-20 rows of grain
  • Performs best at moderate populations
  • Plant on acres with heavy CRW pressure to maximize three modes of action
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Agronomic Characteristics

  • Flowering for MaturityModerately Early
  • Early Vigor2.0
  • Stalk Strength1.5
  • Root Strength1.5
  • Stay Green2.0
  • Drydown1.5
  • Test Weight2.0
  • Drought Tolerance3.0
  • Foliar Fungicide1.0
  • Herbicide SensitivityNone Known
  • Suggested Population28-36
  • Corn-on-Corn2.0

Plant Characteristics

  • Ear HeightMedium HIgh
  • Ear TypeFlex
  • Number of Kernel Rows18-20
  • Cob ColorRed
  • Husk CoverMedium
  • Shank LengthMedium
  • Leaf AngleSemi-Upright

Disease Ratings

  • Goss’s Wilt2.0
  • Common Rust2.0
  • Southern Leaf Blight1.5
  • Northern Leaf Blight2.0
  • Eye Spot1.5
  • Gray Leaf Spot3.5