Memphis, Tennessee
October 1, 2008
Starting in 2009,
Monsanto’s
D&PL business will
introduce a new naming system designed to help growers better
identify promising new cotton varieties for the Deltapine®
brand.
The new naming approach for Deltapine® varieties uses a four
digit numbering system. The first two numbers indicate the year
the variety was introduced, and the second two numbers showing
relative maturity. The uppercase abbreviation at the end of the
name will continue to represent the included trait technology.
Two “Class of ‘09” cotton varieties showcased by the company
this summer -- DP 0924 B2RF and DP 0935 B2RF – reflect the new
system. After 2008 data is collected and reviewed, additional
varieties are expected to be introduced at the Beltwide Cotton
Conferences in January once 2008 testing data is gathered and
reviewed. Each year, a new “class” of Deltapine cotton varieties
will be introduced.
“By looking at the first two numbers farmers will know when a
variety was commercialized, making it easier to locate
performance data on the product,” said Keylon Gholston,
Deltapine cotton product manager. “The Class of ’09 cotton
varieties represents the future of cotton and we plan to bring
forward new Deltapine varieties each year that offer advantages
or improvements. This naming system provides a simple way for
farmers to know they are selecting the latest varieties offering
maximum performance potential. In addition, we anticipate that
by pegging the product to the year of introduction, we have
created an easily remembered product designation.”
Example: DP 0935 B2RF
09 = year variety is introduced
35 = relative maturity within the Deltapine maturity index
10 -19 = early
20 - 29 = early to mid
30 - 39 = mid
40 - 49 = mid to full
50 - 59 = full
B2RF = Bollgard II® with Roundup Ready® Flex
For more information on Deltapine cotton products, please refer
to the company’s website at
www.deltapine.com.
Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of
technology-based solutions and agricultural products that
improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains
focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to
produce more from their land while conserving more of our
world's natural resources such as water and energy. |
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