'ND1406HP' Soybean (RFP-216)

Description

'ND1406HP' is a conventional (non-GMO) soybean variety released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2014. It is intended for the high-protein, tofu, or soymilk specialty markets. 'ND1406HP' has better yield and quality for these specialty uses than other NDSU varieties and is best adapted to southeastern North Dakota. 'ND1406HP' has consistently had high protein content. It also is more resistant to lodging than 'ProSoy' and is rated higher than 'ProSoy' in overall tofu quality. The maturity of 'ND1406HP' is 0.6, which is six days earlier in maturity compared with 'ProSoy'.

Compared with the conventional NDSU soybean variety 'Sheyenne', 'ND1406HP' has 3% higher protein content, matures 3 days earlier, and yields 6 bushels per acre less. Characteristics of 'ND1406HP' include purple flower color, gray pubescence, yellow hila with dull seed coat luster, and brown pod color. 'ND1406HP' is tolerant to metribuzin herbicide at the recommended rate of application. 'ND1406HP' does not have a phytophthora root rot resistance gene, however it has better quality and shorter maturity than 'ProSoy'.

This variety has been exclusively licensed by the ND Crop Improvement and Seed Association. Additional information about growing this variety can be found at https://www.ndcropimprovement.com/seed/.

To help ensure genetic purity, 'ND1406HP' soybean has been protected under PVPA Title V (certificate No. 201500063) and must be sold as a class of certified seed.

Development of this variety was made possible through funds provided by the North Dakota Soybean Council.

Downloads

ND1406HP Brochure.pdf

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