WL 358LH

WL 358LH

WL 358LH

Product catalog summary
Agronomic Traits
  • Maturity: Early
  • Fall Dormancy: 4.1
  • Winterhardiness: 2.0
  • Digestibility/Feed Value: Superior
  • Persistence Index: Very High
  • Recovery After Harvest: Very Fast
  • Standability: Excellent
  • Traffic Tolerance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance Index: 30/30
Pest Resistance Traits
  • Bacterial Wilt: High Resistance (HR)
  • Fusarium Wilt: HR
  • Verticillium Wilt: HR
  • Anthracnose: HR
  • Phytophthora Root Rot: HR
  • Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1): HR
  • Potato Leafhopper: 92% Resistance
  • Leaf Disease: Resistant (R)
  • Aphids: R
  • Stem Nematode: R
WL 358LH Advantages
  • Eighth-generation potato leafhopper resistance, making it a "no-spray" variety.
  • High yield potential and performance under 3- to 5-cut harvest systems.
  • Excellent cold tolerance and winterhardiness (WH=2.0).
  • Perfect disease resistance index (DRI) of 30/30.
  • Adapted for use in the Midwestern or Northeastern U.S. for hay or haylage.
Enhanced Potato Leafhopper Resistance

WL 358LH is part of the HopperShield™ alfalfa genetics line, offering the highest potato leafhopper resistance available. It is ideal for dairy, beef, or cash hay growers aiming to maximize production under varying leafhopper pressures.

Regulatory and Usage Information

HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is subject to a Seed and Feed Use Agreement in certain U.S. states. It is crucial to comply with national and international laws regarding the movement of biotech traits.

Performance Data
  • WL 358LH can tolerate over ten times the level of potato leafhoppers compared to conventional varieties before requiring spray treatment.
  • Field trials show WL 358LH outyielding other varieties, with yields exceeding 110% of check varieties in some trials.
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Catalog excerpts

WL 358LH-1

THE NEXT LEVEL OF ENHANCED POTATO LEAFHOPPER RESISTANCE And Outstanding Yield Potential WL 358LH is the next level in the widely recognized line of HopperShield™ alfalfa genetics from W-L Research. Geared and selected for Midwest and Northeastern U.S. growers, WL 358LH is the latest in the line of varieties selected for the highest potato leafhopper resistance available, now the industry’s leading eighth-generation. Combined with an improved yield and quality package, WL 358LH is an ideal pick for dairy, beef or cash hay growers looking to maximize production under various levels of leafhopper pressure. AGRONOMIC TRAITS Maturity Fall Dormancy Persistence Index Very High Recovery After Harvest Very Fast Traffic Tolerance Very Good Disease Resistance Index WL 358LH Advantages • Eighth-generation potato leafhopper resistance, this HopperShield™ variety is a true "no-spray" PLH-resistant alfalfa • Superb yield potential and agronomic performance under 3- to 5-cut harvest management systems, with or without leafhopper pressure • Visually impressive variety under moderate or heavy PLH pressure • Winterhardy (WH=2.0); WL 358LH delivers superior cold tolerance, even under harsh weather conditions • A perfect disease resistance index (DRI) of 30/30 for solid yield potential and long stand life across a wide range of soil types and climates • Dark green, fine-stemmed and a highly digestible HopperShield™ variety • Regardless of management style or cutting schedule, WL 358LH delivers peace-of-mind on yield potential, quality and persistence-robbing PLH pests • Very well-adapted and selected for use in the Midwestern or Northeastern U.S. for hay or haylage use WLalfalfas.com | Better Seed Through Research® Since 1958 PEST RESISTANCE TRAITS Bacterial Wilt HR Fusarium Wilt HR Verticillium Wilt HR Anthracnose HR Phytophthora Root Rot HR Aphanomyces Root Rot (Race 1) HR Leaf Disease R Aphids R Stem Nematode R HR = HIGH RESISTANCE R = RESISTANT

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WL 358LH-2

Treatment Thresholds for Potato Leafhoppers1 Spray thresholds from Iowa State University YIELD (% OF CHECK VARIETIES) When compared to conventional alfalfas, WL 358LH can tolerate over TEN times the level of potato leafhoppers before spray treatment is necessary. YIELD (% OF CHECK VARIETIES) For more information visit wlresearch.com. in the following states, purchase and use of HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is subject to a Seed and Feed Use Agreement, requiring that products of this technology can only be used on farm or otherwise be used in the United States: Arizona, California,...

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