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Brazil - January, 2007 (Joe Omielan) - Project Update

The plots in Londrina were planted on December 11, 2006 with 45 cm wide rows.  BRS 154, a MG VII cultivar was used again.

These are the plots at the V5 growth stage on January 14, 2007.

The plants were at R2 on January 30.

Here’s a closeup of the plants at R2.

The first fungicide application is made.  This year 100 g a.i.ha-1 tebuconazol (FolicurÒ) was used.