Department 
of Agronomy &a 
Soils
Deatmna Ser-ies 
No. 60
Agricultural Experiment 
Station Auburn 
University
Gale A. Buchanan,. 
Director Auburn 
University,. Alabama
JANUARY 1981
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TABLE OF CONTEN~TS
Introduction-_, 4,4%4wa r ! -t !1k y+ -k-n1- 
r E S. -- - r + o' _ 5
Expoerimental Procedures --- a---+--~--~- *0-0% _------0 -------- --- _--r-5
-Data -. n-_-M--------- --- i------------_ii---- "wr_4 -- i---5
Monthly PRainfall Amounts in 1980 (Table 1) --------- _-"___________________9
Upper Coastal Plain Substation, Winfield (Tables 2-4)-------------------10-12
Sand Mountain Substation, Crossville (Tables 5-6)------------- ------ 13-14
Prattville Experiment Field, Prattville (Tables 7-9)"-------------------15-17
Black Belt Substation, Marion Junction (Tables 10-12)"------------------18-20
Monroeville Experiment Field, Monroeville (Tables 13-15)-"--------- 2Z1-23
Wiregrass Substation, Headland (Tables 16-18)-----------------------_24-26
Gulf Coast Substation, Fairhope (Tables 19-21)---------------------"-27-29
Sources of Seed---w-_-------- -w--- ~ ----------- ------- 30-31
List of Acceptable Hybrids for 1980-------------------------------------3:2

Performance of Grain Sorghun m Hybrids
in Alabama, 1980
1/
Cliff Currier-
Introduction
Grain sorghun performance tests are conducted annually throughout
Alabama by the Auburn University Agricultural Experiment 
Station. These
tests give a relative comparison of hybrid performance under the condi-
tions at a particular location. The performance of hybrids varies with
location; therefore this.report should be carefully-studied 
before a
hybrid is selected.
In 1980 tests were planted at seven locations. Test average 
grain
yields of 70, 74, and 103 bu./A were obtained at Prattville, 
Monroeville,
and Fairhope, respectively. Test average grain yields at other locations
were less than 60 bu./A. Inadequate rainfall during 
the season was main-
ly responsible for reduced yields (table 1). Insect, bird, and disease
damage was relatively light this year; although bird 
damage was high at
Crossville. Only bird resistant hybrids were 
harvested at this location.
Experimental Procedures
Cultural practices were uniform for all hybrids 
within a given test.
The experimental design for all tests was a randomized 
complete block
with four replications. Plot sizes and cultural practices 
for each test
are listed by location in tables 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 
21. -
Sources of seed used in the tests are listed on pages 30 and 31.
Data
Yield
Grain yields are given in bushels per acre adjusted to 14% moisture
Research Associate, Department of Agronomy and Soils
at 56 pounds per bushel. At all locations yields were calculated from
the weight of grain obtained from harvesting the whole plot. Plots at
Crossville, Prattville, Headland, Monroeville, and Fairhope were harvest-
ed with a plot combine. At Winfield and Marion Junction plots were hand
harvested and heads threshed with a plot combine.
Grain Damage Estimate
Visual estimates of grain damage were made at most locations. Esti-
mates of grain damage can be used to indicate the amount of grain loss
caused by birds, insects, and diseases. When estimates of grain damage
are not shown, no significant grain damage occurred at that location dur-
ing the year(s) involved.
Bird damage can be a major problem on small field plantings. In
selecting a hybrid, consideration should be given to bird populations
present iiirelation to the size of area to be planted. If bird damage.
is anticipated, hybrids with low estimates of 
grain damage should be
used. One should keep in mind that bird resistant grain sorghum hybrids
are more difficult to market and have lower feeding value than non-
bird resistant grain sorghum hybrids.
Lodging
Lodging is given as the percent of plants broken or leaning at an
angle of more than 45 degrees from vertical. The seedheads of most lodged
plants would be missed by a combine. However, the heads of lodged plants
are included in the yields of hand harvested plots.
Plant Height
Plant height was measured from the soil surface at the base of the
plant to the tip of the head.
Head Exsertion
Head exsertion was measured from the collar of the flag leaf to the
base of the head. Poor head exsertion may result in excessive green plant
material in the harvested grain, and may cause damage to the lower
part of the head resulting from water accurmulating 
at the base of the flag
leaf.
Head 
Type
Open or loose heads may be important in the Southeastern 
United States.
Open heads allow better air movement and faster drying of 
rain or dew. Open
heads may be helpful in reducing damage from insects and diseases which
attack the heads. A rating of 1 for tight heads and 3 for open 
or loose
heads was used at all locations.
Mid-Bloom-
One measure of relative maturity is the mid-bloom date. This is the
date when approximately one-half of the heads in the plot are in bloom
(showing anthers). Date of mid-bloom for entries at all locations 
is
shown in tables 4, 6, 9, 15, 18, and 21.
Mid-bloom data from Marion Junction are not shown due to erratic plant
emergence.
Selecting a Hybrid
The performance of hybrids varies among years and locations. Small
yield differences between hybrids may be the result of slight differences
in soil fertility and other factors. To aid in determining real diffe-
rences between hybrids, a statistical procedure, analysis of variance,
was performed on the data from each location. The L.S.D. (least significant
difference) is given to determine real differences between hybrid yields for
each location in 1980. When comparing hybrids, the yield difference between
two hybrids is compared to the L.S.D. value. If the yield difference is great-
er than the L.S.D. value, then the two hybrids are considered to be signifi-
cantly difference. The C.V., coefficient ofuvariance, is a measure of uncon-
trolled variability within a test.
The list of acceptable hybrids is based on yield and lodging datar
Three-year averages are reviewed for each location. The acceptable hybrids
list is- tabulated by combining the location lists for each region. Since
all acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance, a review of the data
from several years at the testing location most similar to your situation
is the most reliable method for selecting a hybrid 
best suited for your
needs.
Ackcnowledgment
The performance trials were conducted in cooperation with the follow
ing substation and experiment field superintendents whose help is grate-
fully acknowledged-: R.A. Moore, Upper CoastalPlain; J.T. Eason, Sand
Mostain;. L.A. Smith, Black Belt; J.A. Little., Lower Coastal Plain ;
J.G. Starling, Wiregrass; and E.L. Carden, Gulf Coast; (Substation) F.T.
Glaze, Prattville; and T.A. Pitts, Monroeville; (BEperiment Field),
Thanks. are expressed to W,.H. Hearn and Mrs-. Sally Bagwell for processing
the data presented in this report, Appreciation is also expressed to
Ms. Sherrie Sheppard for typing this report.
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Table 1 . Monthly Rainfall Amounts Measured at the Grain Sorghtnn Testing
Locations in 1980.
Location M onthy rainfall . (inches)
Mar. Apr. ay pJune J.
Winfield 15.8 8.9 9.2 2.2 1.1 2.0 6.6
Crossville 16.9 6.0 6.5 0.8 1.3 1.6 10.0
Prattville 10.5 6.0 8.4 4.2 3.5 0.6 1.8
Marion Junc -
tion. 11.8 6..2' 8.1 1.7 5.1 2.2 1.
Monroeville 11.5 11.4 10.. 7.8 3.3 317 4.7
Headland 15.9 6.5 7.1 5.4 2.0 3.8. 2.3
Fairhope 11.6 13.5. 9.6'. 13.8 4.1 1.3 5.3
'fable 2 . Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested]TreYas ttelp
Coastal Plain Substation, Winfield, 1978-80
Yield Per..........Plant.-ha I~d2
Brand JDane lIybni~d ' acre ILod in .., heighft yxeton! tp
h Pct. Ft. I.Rtn
Sro~..O0.56912.9 1. 2.3
Pennin~tonrv..-PEN1 PNN~RAIfl YJ 55. 5 5 2.9 1.22
C er r r r d$GA 1180 54.5 . 0 3.0 2..17
cOr rrr.rrv7675 54.1 2 3.1 1 .
unL( flI ~ r r Gr 522DR. .. 52,6 . 1 3.1 15 .
Wc-Cur y sr ;P -M5YU 52.4 2 2.9 1.21
inkc '^.+v~rt 4b.r522A 52a 1 3 2.9 1.21
Taylor j-Vans. 'f~Yl11- 52, 0 2 3.0. 18 .
l? ,n ArQndr . . 508 8G s,,7 0 . 3.11.19
No~rthup ;ng-.SAVANN4A 5. 50.5 18 3.9 4.13
Taylor v~ans - r.r -.- Tdh .J)JNERc 50.3 1 2.91518
Grow ersr~v4rIL'iTM~-1l35 49.9 2 3.0 1.21
De~lhrr1b~~rr' t3Rr65t 48.2 0 3.4 3.13
Punksrr.-.rr-GT..v513R 46.2 3 3.1 28 .
3iQW rS rr....r4,SrA 1334BR .45.9 5 .. 3.02.28
Pioneez rw": ,trBY 815 44,8 19 39 3.29.
1/ Measured from terminal leaf .to ,base- of the head.
2/ 1 tight; 2 medium; 3= loose.
3r
Table 3. Yield and Other Characteris 
ics of rain -ofG Sorg hum h tybrids 
Tested Two Yea t
Coastal P1 in Si~hsti~t oii, Win f eld,' 1979.80 '~ 
... ~er 1tlotpe
Brand lame
R ti 
4 ng fn 
t n
Ring Around-"..r.
Northrup Kingr---,,
Ring Around' rcr
. - . - -- - . . - .. - - I td ". 6 8 Fs - .0 is 4 1 1 Im it x - 0 . e-v-
1/ Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
2/ 1 = tight; 2 medium; 3 = loose.
. 1 9 . .. c
Y
-
I-ead 2
Rating
1.3
1.6
2.3
1.4
2.4
2.0
1.6
2.1
1.8
1. 8
1,0
2.0
2.1
1.4
2,1
.1.. 0
1.8.
1.9
3.0
3.0
r-1--"
r r
-. 
.[lead
- e cx s r .tjYf--/
Pt . In
2.9 1.5
2.8 1.0
2.7 14q
3.0 .. 3
2.7 1.4
2.7 1.5
2.8 . 2.4
2.6 1.1
2.7 1.1
2.7 1.1
2.7 1.1
3.0 2.8
2.8 1.3
3.0 1.4
2.6 1.5
*2.7 1.1
3.4 2.6
3.7 "3.1
2.8 1.9
2.8 2.4
2.6 2.0
2.9 2.3
.,r--.
..Yield per.. 
.....
,4675 59.7 1
-OROQ XTRA ... 58.8 .0
.PENNGRAJN YE 58_.8
vr522DR 57.5 0
v IRO 56.5 .1
4I5.lYG 55.4 1
tGSA 1180. 53.0 0
rG-.522A.. 52.9 1
JIXTj Y10l--R" 52.0 0
rTrf 1DAINIRO 51.3 0
.733611 . 50.9. .1.
. .65 ," 50.4 0
r808G11 ". 50.3 0
*fW61 50.3 0
r6SA 1290 50.2 . 0
.tvJ 135 * 50.0 1
,SAVANNA 5 . 49.8 15
1815 48.2 1
=807 " . 44t5 0
-. SA 13341R 44,1 -1
*1W1762 43,1 1.
Gr-56BR 4210 0
Table 4. Yield and 0Ethei' Characteristics of Grain Sorghum hybhrids Tested
Substation, Winfield, 1980
at the Upper Coastal Plain
Brand fauto
. hbri
Coker----------1675s
Surgra-------oRo
Growers --------.- GSA 1180
fekaib---_-----C42Y f
McCurdy---- --151 YG
Pennington---PFNNGRAIN YE
Funk's------G-51611U
Taylor Evans--TIE 1101-Ut
Funk's--_--._---G-611
Funk's,----G-550
Grower----GA13348R
Dekalb----.....--iSt.
Ring Around- .733GB
Pioner-------0815
Growers---------GSA 1290
Ring Around=- .-807
Funk' s-..--.,------G- 522A
Taylor Evans----E DiNEiltO
Hunt- ----- _-----11T-45
Northrup King------2670
Ring Around-----Ma
Dekaib-------8R-64
Nlorthrup. King--SAVANNIA S
Coker---r-----"---7723
Funk 's--_----_---kIWi762.
Hunt-------1-4
HcCurdy- -----155YG
C.V. (%A
Bu.
59.0
58.9
57.8
55.7
54.1
53.0.
52.9
52.9
52.0
51.3
51.0
50.8
50.6
50.4
50.3
50.1
50.0
49.9
49.7
49.4
48.9
47.0
46.1
46.0
45.4
44.8
43.3
42.9
40.4
40.3
7.8
13.3
rpWole Rot ields ad~jiuted to 14% oistur&and 56
~/Measured from terminmal leaf to base of 
thme head.
3/1~ttht;_2 = medium- 3 loose.
P'han d April 
24, 1980! 
, .
Plot sizes 2 rows, 20 feet 
long, 40--inch row spacing.
Si t rod en Rate; 120 ) b. (l/A) .
Herbicide: Mi logard (Propazimme).
lb. per finshei . (lo bird daumage).
N~
Plant
RL.
3.2
31
3.2
3.0_
3.08.
3.3
2.9
3.1
3.3
2.9
3.3
3.1
3.1
3.2
-3.1
4.3
3.0
2.9
3.1
3.0
3.0
3.3
3.5
3.1
3.9
3.8
3.6
2.9
3.2
3.3
plead
In.
0.5
0.8
1.3
0.8
1.5
2.3
1.0
1.0
2.0
0.5
0.3
1.3
1.8
1.3
0.8
2.0
0.8
0.8
1.0
0.8
0.5
1.0
1.5
1.0
2.5
.1.8
-1.0
2.3
0.8
P'ct.
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
3
0
1
0
2
10
0
1
29
_0
0
0
Id-hoon
7111
7/12
1/12.
1/9
7/7
7/9
7/11
719
7/12
7/9*
1/.7
7/14
7/10
7113
7/12
1/'11
7/12
7/11
7/13
7/10
7/10
7/11
7/9
7/10
71I
7/8
71/10
718
(lead 2
R~atingj
1.3
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.0.
2.3
3.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
1.0
1.5
1.8
2.0
1.3
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.8
1.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
1.8
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Table 5 Yield and Other Characteristics of Bird 
Resistant Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years
nt a LIW .JUIP. 5ii-D nl5nIi CJUUcf~ai 
( r Ip f c3VJ-.J 1 a Jl 074_R
.. .. .. .. .. . dper Plant Head 
ed2
BrIame y brid acre G od in height 
xeto1- yp
Bu. Pet. Ft. In. Rtn
Growers ---------- rGSA 133411R 80.3 1 
3.5 "4.12.
Puks-----G56k79.9 1 3.6 
4.12.
Northrup King ----- SAVANNA 5 73.6 
1 3.9 4.315
Pioneer---------.11815 73.5 
4.0 4.02.
Deab------R6-.71.1 0 3..8 
4.81.
1/ Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
2/ 1 tight; 2 = medium; 3 loose.
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Table 6. Yield and Other Characteristics of Bird Resistant Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested at
Mountain Substations Crossville, 1980.
the Sand
. randflame 
ybridYi 
eld per 
Plant head 
ha
BadnmHbrdacre lodi/g. heiht exsertion? 
tye j
Pine-------8561.7 Q 
3.9 3.0 71 .
Funk's~.-.--.--- - G-5l6lR .61.2 
1 3.2 .2.0 71 
.
Grower's--..------6_SA 1334BR 59.1 
0 3.2 1.80/0 
.
Qekalb..-.-.----11....R-64 55.7 
0 . 3.9 .2.8 71 
.
Northrup King ----SAVANNA 5 -55.61. 
3.5 3.0 71 .
D-eka l b--.-----.---.IR -65+ 55.3 
0 3. 4 2.87/2.
Jest average; 
58,.1
L.S.D. (.05) 
6.6
C.V. ()9.7
Aj Whole po yields adjus ted 
to 14% moi sture and 56 l.prbushl 
(Nbidamg)
2/ Measured from. terminal 
leaf .to base of the head,
3/ 1. tight; 2a medium? 
3r loose.
Planted: April 22, .1980 .
Plot sizef 2 rows, 20. feet long, 
36-irch row spacing..
Nitrogen .rate; 120 lb. (N/A). 
split appl ication,
Herbicide: Atrazine.
insecticide; Dia-zinon.
H."
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Table 7 Yield and Other Characteristi1cs of GrainpSorghun
IXjeOinnent Field, P'itty :j AQ8.780
h-ybrids Tested Three Yours at Prattville
' led'if per ''Vai~ . Head 
ha ri
frand ilame IHybrid acre 
Lodging 'height Oxsert ,on 
4stm
flu. Pct. Ft. In. 
RaigPt
Pioneer--..._ +---8815 79.7 
1 4.4 5.2185
Growers-----------GSA 1334Bk 79.2 
0 3.8 " ."3.53.2
Puks------- G-516BR 78.6 0 3.7).3.22.1
Deab------R6+74.2 0" 4.2 6.71.3
Punk's-------- ..?-G-5220R 73.0 
1.. 3.8 3.3 161
Taylor Evans-------Tf-E DINERIO 71.8 
0 3.7 3.7 153
Northrup King"-----SAVANNA 5 70.2 
1 4.7" 6.81.3
fekaib------------- BR-64 . 69.9 
2 4.6 6.6276
Pennington -------- -PENNGRAIN YE 69.0 
0 3.6 3.5 221
Growers------------ ML-135 66.1 
0 3.5 3.3 242
Punk's------------- G-522A 65.5 
0. 3.7 4.1 233
Taylor Evans-- ----T-E Yl1R 62.4 
0 3.5 4.2 181
Sugo------iOT55.6 23 
4.2 4.1 164
Ito
1/ Measured from the terminal leaf to the 
base of the head.
2/ 1 = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose...
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Table 8. Yield and Other Characteristics of Crain. Sorghumn hybrids Tested Two Years a
Th~p~.~on :.ld, h'tty~l1o,1979-80,
the Prattville
Brand n'ame Hybrid'"..
Pioneer -'..s..I1815
COc r~'T'''rr''+'rI6
Growers "O~r~.GA 1334BR
Fuk 1 ,l 's v% ma 6B
Fu nk'j "*,r t-trr wj 2 .
Thyor yanr ~ D IIIERO
51 1u r" r"+o r . -rr l00XTRA
Penn ngtonr rise+..r y.. QPENAMAIN Y
Nortblvup King- .r- SAVANNA. 
5
FulnI'j$r-..v-, rG -611
R~ing ~Qt fl rr 'r .33GB3
punk s4-. .T*.-G 2 2A
Growesr.t .ML' e~ i-135
Taylor Evans r.- -~.-T-E Y101-R
NcCui d y rs. r 5 3YG
D41abv rrrr rvr4Ii'DR45t .
Funk 1 'r~^=IJ W1?62
, acre. 
... Lodgin?
87.2 0
85.1. 0
82.8 0.
82.5 0
81.31
79.8 0 .
* 78,4 1
77.1 0
7 
1176.0. 
0
74.7 0
74.1 0
*72.2 0
71.9 ". 0
70.1 0
*68.1 0
66.0 0
65.0 0
61.9 0
60.2 " 0
57.5 0
53.6 1
' Plat
...
heig~ht
Ft.
4.6
3.9
3.9
3.8
4.0
4.7
4.6
3.9"
" 4.3
. "3.9.
* 3.6
4.8
4.1
* 3.8
3.8
3,6
3.6
3.8
4.4
3.9
3.5
3.4
Bead A
In.
6.4
5.3
4.0
4.0
4.4
7.5
5.1
*4.5
*. 7.8
* 5.1
* 4.1
7.8
5.3
5.5
4.9
3.6
* 5.0
* 4.1
5.1
6.0
4.5
3.1
tead2/
R-at ing
1.8
1.6
3.0
3.0
1.6
2.9
1.6
1.6
1.3
1.5
2.1
1.0
1.9
1.9
2.5
2.4
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.6
2.0
2.9
~/Mod ugied 1 Ong t t n x.lloaf to had
3! t iht.; 2i rnediunw; 3 loose.
Ot tiw flood 0
1
Grain
Pct.
3
13
0
1
12
1
40
39
3
23
8
1 -.
32
31
33
20
10
22
45
23
2
7
....:........
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Table 9 - Yield and other Characteristics
Prattville, 1980
of Grain Sorghw Hybrids Tested at the Prattiville Experiment field,
lIhr.4
funks.;.......G-516?R
Growers . GSA 133413R
Funk's............G-5220R
Dekaib..........13R-65+
Northrup King....SAVANNA 5
rg~jro.. ......:..ORO-T XTRA
Surr............0110 XTRA
funk's ............- 550
Funk's ............- 611
Pioneer..........0.815
Coker.............7675
Ring Around..... 733G13
Coker ............ 7723
Pennington.........PENNOIIAIN YE
Northrup King.. ..2670
Taylor Evans'... T-E DINERIO
Ring Around....... 808G0
Growers..........ML-135
Ncflair...........550
Funk's...........G-522A
fekaib....... ....AR-69i
Hunt. ........ :...IiT-345
Taylor Evans...T-E Yl0l-l1
Surgro ...... ORO-T
Growers...........GSA 1360
Pioneer..........8311
NcCurdy..........0t53YG
Funk's ........... 1111762
Dekai b............ 8-45+
McCurdy......... ..M5SYG
Brand name
Yield per,
82.7
81.7
80.2
78.8
78.5
78.0
77.9
77.4
76.5
76.4
76.4
75.6
*74.5
74.3
73.9
73.5
71.5
" 70.8
70.2
70.2
69.6
*68.3
65.7
62.8
62.5
60.4
60.2
50.6
49.0
28.9
Test overage: 69
L.S.. (.5):7.6
C.V. __9.2 ___
174i epo f5alst l mosueanW56 l. perbushel.
2
/Measured from termuinal leaf to base of the head.
PIanted: April 25, 1980
Plot size: 2 rows. 20 feet long, 36-Inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: 100 lb. (N/A). split application
IHerbicide: Nilogard (I ropazine).
1_odcfnni
Pct.
0
0
2
1
.0
1
0
0
0
0
I
10
0
1
0
.0
Plant
J~dt.
Ft.
3.9
4.1
3.9
4.2
4.7
4.6
3.8
3.8-
4.0
4.6-
3.9
3.9
4.4
3.6
4.0
3.8
3.9
3.6
3.7
3.9
4.5.
4.3
3.6
4.3
4.4
3.7
4.0
3.5
3.4
4.2
flea 
d 
2
In.
5.0-
4,5
4,0
9.0
9.5
5.5
6.5
3.3
5..5
7.5
5.5
6.5
7.0
4.3
4.5
5.0
6.5
3.5
4.3
6.0
9.5
7.8
5.8
6.5
6.5
4.3.
7.D
4.3
3.0
9.0.
hf ead
3
,
Rating
3.0
3,.0
1,8
1.5
1.0
2.0
1.8"
1.8
2.0
1.8
2.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.3
2.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
pate
7/1
7/2
6/29
7/3
7/)
7/2
7/2
7/1
7/1
6/28
7/1
7/2
7/3
6/29
7/2
7/1
7/1
6/29
6/29
6/29
7/1
711
7/4
6/29
6/29
6/28
7/1
6/29
1-4
.r .. i_ -_ '_ __ - - - - - - - - r. a - - -
--......._ .r...._._
oir arlu irau!c rr ur ru
Grain damage
2
1
3
3
3
1
25
0
3
3
14
3
3
4
14
10
18
Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum !Hybrids TVested Three Years at
O C-4 SuIstation, Mi~on ~Junction, 1978-80
the Black
Brn aeHbisYield per Plant IheM/ tcad Hrai
Brn ae. " hbisacre Lodging heighit exsertion typ 1 dmg sia
Bu. Pct. Ft. In. RatigPt
Funk's ---_.-------G-522Dft 53.1 0 3.8 3.3 1.3
Pioneer -----------B815 51.7 3 464 3.5 2.~
Pennfinlgton-------- PENNGRAIN YE 51.5 0 3.7 4.7 2.3
Coker--------------7675 51.2 0 3.8 4.0 2.3
Funk 's--_-------C522A 49.1 0 3.5 4.0 2.3
Growers -------- --- GSA 13341BR 48.8 0 4.0 4.1 .3.3
Taylor Evans-----~-T-B YlOl-R 48.0 0 3.5 4.6 2.5
Punk 's-----------G-516B11. 47.8 0 3.9 3.8 3.1
Northrup King---SAVANNA 5. 46.9 4 4.9 6.5 1.1
Growers--------Ll 46.7 0 3.5 3.3 2.5
Poer-----81.45. 0 0 3.6 . 2.5 2.4
McCurdy----------- N53YG .42.2.. 2 3.9 . 4.7 2.1,
Surgro----_-----0I1-T 41.9 2- 4.2 . 3.6 .2.1
Dekalb------------ BR--65+ 41.5 0 4.2 .6, 3 1.1
Deab------R4+ .40.3 0 3.-5 4.6 .2.02
Dekalb---------.-BII-64 34.7 5 .4.6- 6.7 .2.69
Hj
GO
1/ Measured from termninal leaf to base of the head.
2/ 1 = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose.
Table 10
e3
Table 11. Yield and Qther Characteristics of Grain Sorghum hybrids Tested Two Years a h lc
Belt-Substation, Marian Junction, I479rB0
Brand flame. IHybrid
Funk'Is- -------- --- 11-W1.762
Pioneer ---.- _---- 1815
Coke -- ,... -V~-7675
Northrup King ,- --- rSAVANNA 5
Punk'Is---------G-522DR
Ring Around------- 7336B
n'Pennington- 
r--- --
PENNGRA 
IN YE
Surgro- 
-0110 XTRA
Growers -~- .- -.- GSA .133413R
Surgro-----r , ----0R0-"T X TJA
Growers---------tvJL1-135
Taylor Evans-_T-E DINERO
Tfaylor Evans------E Y1 O1-R
Dekaib- B:----IR-65+
Suirgro----------ORO -T'
Dekaib--------Rn-64
IUekal b-------- .- 4+
.-.-. ,
YieldT
per .acre
Bu.
51.7,
51.4
47.3
46.7
45.9
45.7
45.4
44.0
42.9
*42.5
.42.2
42.1
42.1
41.1
39.9
39.3
37.9
37.6
37.0
36.9
36.6
31.1
Plant
height
Pt.
4.3
3.7
5.0
3.7
3.4
3.9
3.5
3.7
4.0
4.4
3.4
3,4
3.7
3.5
3.9
4,1
4.2
4.5
.3.5
3.7
-lead
exsertion -
In.
1.6
2.9
3.3
5.4
2.7
3.3
3.7
3.7
3.9
4.3
3.2
3,1
2,8
4.1
4.6
6.3
3t2
5.8
1.8
3.5
Head
Rating
2.5
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.8
2.3
3.0
2.1
1.9
3.0.
1.7
2.4
2.4
1.8
2.1
2.1
1.7
2.1
2.9
2.3.
2.4
2.0
V V
1/ Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
2/ 1 = tight; 2= medium; 3= loose.
kH-
to
Grain
damage est 
hut e
Pct.
7
2
4
2
3
5
2
4
4
3
4-
3
6
3
7
3
2
3
4
5
3
3
-- r -,r. -+--
- "
Lodging~
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
0
0.
0.
0
0
0)
0.
0.
0
Table 12. Yield and( Other Lharacteristic4i
Marion Junctid, 19110
Brand dame. 11brid
Pioneer- - _-- -11-815.
Northrup King--'--SA VANNIA 5
Growers---- -----GSA 13341111
Funks-----52W
funk's-r- i-----W1762
funk's---------52,
Coker---'---_7675
Pecnlngton----PENNGRAIN YE
Surgro--r-------U00XTRA
Growers------GSA 1360
Northrup- King----2610
Coker -----------7172*3
Taylor Evans----T-E DINFRO
Ring Around ---733011
Surgro-------0140-T XT RA
Pioneer ---------8311
Dekal1N--------11-65k
raylor Evans----T-E Yl10i-R
Growers--------- Mn-135
Ring Around----808GB
$urgro------- --0140-T
Ueka lb---------1111-6f4
hun ----------- HIT-345
McCurdy------- .- 1453Y8
Funk's----.------G-550
of tCrain SorguIn Hybrids Tested at the Black Belt Substation,
r-.-r- -- 
.
Yield per
flu.
64.7
59.0
55.2-
54.9
54.1
54.4
46.4--
46.2
46.2
.46.2
45.3
44.9
.44.7
44.6
44.6
44.2
44.2
43.7
43.2
42.9
41.9
41.7
41.7
39.6
39.4
38.8
37.3
36.6
36.2
26.1
Test average: 
45.0
I..S.O. (.05): 9.0
C.V. (Z): 
17.1
1/Whole -plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture and 56 lb. 
per bushel.
2/ Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
1/ 1 tight; 2 medIumn; 3 loose.
Planted: Mlay 14, 1980"
Plot size: 2 rows, 20 feet long, 36-inch 
row spacing.
Nitrogen rate: 80 
lb. (N/A).
Ierticide: Milogard.
Pcet.
0
0
0.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0
Plant
Ft.
4.2
4.8
3.7
3.7
3.4
3.3
3.4
3.6
3.1
3.4
3.7
3.2
3.5
4.0
3.6
4.0
3.4
3.2
3.9
3.4
3.9-
3.2
3.2
3.5
3.6
4.3
3.6
3.6
3.1
3.1-
.n.
2.3
3.8
2.5
2.5
2.8
1.3
2.8
3.5
2.5
*2.8
3.0
3.0
3.3
2.8
2.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
3.5
1.3
6.0
3.8
3.3
2.5
2.5
5.8
3.8
4.5
1.8
2.3
ALn
Pct..
88
79
76
88
80
0
78
65
74
)5
78
71
80
70
79
71
74
73
76-
75
69
79
63
75
71
84
15
73.
11
65
Ileac!3
Riatineg
2.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
1.5
2.8.
3.0
2.8
2.8
2.0
3.0
2.3
1.8
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.5.
1 .8
2.3
2.5,
2.5
*2.3
2.8
3.0
2.3
2.0
2.0
Grai n
Pct.
0
0.
0
0
0
4
5
0
0
* 3
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
0
8
4.
6
0
0
13
0
19
Yield rnd Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids
Experiment Field, Monroeville, 1978-80
Tested Three Years at the Monroeville
Yield her Plant Head Head
Brand Mme' Hybrid acre Lodging hei.ht exsertion! t
Dlu. Pct. Ft. In. Rat
Pioneer----- ---13815 64.1 0 3.8 12.1 1.
Northrup King----SAVANNA 5 64.0 0 4.0 15.8 1.3
Pennington----- EINNGIAIH. BR; 61.6 6 3.3 11.3 2.
Funk's-----------G-516BR 60.1 . 0 3.4 12.5 3.0
Growers--------GSA 13341R 59.5 0 3.4 13.8 3.0
Dekai b-.r--------- BR 64 54.6 1 4.0 15.6 2.3
Pennlngton------PENNGRAIN .YE 49.1," 0 3.0 11.3 .2,.5
Funk's--------?--G-522DR 48.7 0 3=1 11.5 1.i
Funk's------~--G-522A- 47.9 0 3.0 12.3 2.3
Dekaib--._-. -BR--454- 46.3 0 3.0 12.2 1.1
Taylor Evans---Y1Ol .R 46.0 0 . 3.1 12.1 1.8
Growers-------MV-13S 43.5 0 *2.9. 11.5 2.5
McCurdy------- -- MS3YG 43..2 1 3.2 11.8 1.8
Sur ro----------ORO.T 35.9 0 3.7 11.7 2.3
N
j/Measured from terminal leaf to base. of the head.
~/1 = tight; 2= medium; 3 = loose.
Table 13
Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years at
Experiment Field, Monroeville, 1979--80
the Monroeville
ylih~er Plant
Brand name " Hyibri d acre Lodging height
Pioneer---* ----1815
Fuk's- __-G-516BR
Northrup Klng------SAVANNA .5
Growers-----GSA 1334311
Pennington-*------: ENI4GIAIN DR
Growers- -- ..---GSA 1290
Funk's----._---G-5220R
Funk's-------2A ..
Penni ngton------.FINNGRAIN YiI
Taylor Evans---'--T-E DINERO
Growers------ -L-135
Dekaib ---------.. D,-42A ". 
.
Taylor Evans-----T-.E 
Y'10'1.R
McCurdy------------M51lYG
Deka b-
Surgro-v-~'-OR'T XTRA
Funk' s, --...r, -Gr61l
Coker-%1-,.'v~r'~r7675 .
McCurdy~.a45Y
Surro " ~rd1 'T 
.RO -T
Du.-
68.8
67.9
65.5
64.4
64.0
60.7-
56.8
54.8
54.1-
52.
50.6.
49.2
49.1
48.1
47.4
45.9
45.8
45.1
45.1
44.8
33.8
Pct.
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0:
0 .
0
0
0
0
0
o0
0
0
1
0
Ft.
4.0
* 3.6
4.1
3.6
3.4
4.3
3.0
3.2
.3.1
3.2.
3.2
* 3.0
3.2
3.2
* 3.1
3.1
4.0
3.4
3.3
3.4
3.9-
h-ead
exsertl 
on 1/
in.
13.6
13.9
17.6
16.1
12.6
17.4
1.3.4
13.3
13.9
12.8
12.4
13.0
15.5
13.8
13.5
13.1
13.1.
14.6
13.5
13.5
13.0
Measured from terminal leaf' to .base of
2/ 1 tight; 2 medium.; 3 loose.
Table 140
the head.
-- -
-- -
Head
t p&
ati 
gg
2.3
3.0
1.5
3.0
3.0
2.4
2.0
1.9
2.4
2.8
1.9
2.6
2.0-
1.9
2.3
1.0
1.9
2.0
2.0
2.1
2.4
Table 15 . Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain SorguuIi Hybrids Tested at
" Monroeville. 1980
the tMonroeville Experiment field.
Yield -per
Brand iane 
Il brid 
acre I/' 
1 
fl. 
Pt.
fuk' -.....----568194.1 0
Growers -- te.-.Y..-GSA 13341t 89.1 0
Pennington----rv-PfNiUGRAfIN BR 87.2 0
Nlorthr~up Ktnig.--SAVAtIHA 5 86.9 0
Pioneer---.-. -. B4815 86.4 0
Srr--.-....00XTRA 85.2 0
Growers- - r.--S 1290 84.4 0
Funk s ----.......-G..522A 82.4 0
Pennl1ngton....-PHIIGIII YE 78.9 0
Taylor 'Evans---.1-E DOtH 078.2 0
funk's ~ ...f- --G-522DR 78.1 0
Growers- -r-1 1576.0 0
Dekalb ------ 11--6iR-4 75.8 1
hiekalb----r----U-4211 75.3 0
fuk' . r-rr "''0-5075.3 0
Coker- . .---r-7737 74.4 0
Taylor Evans----T-E Y1Ol-R 72.5 0
McCurdy-------- H51lY6 72.4 0
Ring Around-r~- 733G8 72.2 f0
f [Ink, r-~~rVr~7~6171.4 40
Mc~alr.- -.-.. -- 550 70.6 0
Northrup King.--2719 69.0 0
Mcturdy------r--liS3YG 67.8 0
Ring Around---800811 67.4 0
Coe-----6566.5 0
Surgror---r-R-T1- XTRA 66.1 0
Growers- -- -GSA 1180 55.2 0
Mcnrdy-- tm. 55G54.4 0
DekalI''-..rr..v - 4I-45t- 53.9 0
Surgro-...r..r.r-0A0 T 50.7 0
Test average: 73.9
1.S.1). (.05): 10.2
C..} ~fi11.7
1/ Whole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture and 56 11
2/ Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
3/ 1 = tJit; 2 = mediuumj 3= oose.
P lanted: April 22. 1980.
Plot size: 2 rows, 20 feet long, 36-inch row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate: .120 lb. (N/A).
herbicide; none.
I~
Plant
ft.
.4.2
4.1
4.0
4.7
4.5
3.5
3.4
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.6
3.4
5.0
3.8
3.9
4.0
3.9
3.6
3.7
3.9
3.9
3.7
3.9
4.1
3.7
4.5
3.8
4.2
3.4
4.5
head
in.
15.8
16.3
16.3
18.3
15.3
14: 5
16.0
15.8
15.5
14.8
15.5
16.0
19.8
17.0 -
13.8
14.3
15.5
15.0
15.8
15.3
16.3
17.0
17.0
15.8
15.0
15.3
15.8
18.3
14.3
16.0'
IAd.
Qate
7/5
7/5
7/3
712
71
7/2
"7/2
7/2
7/2
7/2
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/2
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/2
7/1
6/29
7/2
7/1
7/1
7/1
7/5-
7/1
7/1I
7/1
b. per bushel. (pia bird damage.
N\
WA
head
Rating
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
1.8
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.3
2.8
2.5
2.3
2.5
2.3
2.0
2.0
2.3
2.0
2.5
Table 16. Yield and Other Characteristics. of Grain Sorghum. Hybrids Tested Three Yearsath
Wiregrass Substation, Headland, 1978-80
Brand rame
Hybrid'
Funk's ------------ 522
Pennington-- ----f--PENNGRAIf4 YE
Growers --------.:--ML-135
Growers- -----------GSA 13341BR ,.
Pioneer-13B8 15.
Northrup King-. --SAVANNA 5
Pennington------"-t-PENNGRAIN .-BR
McCurdy~---------.-MS1 YG
Taylor Evans*-.,----T--E Y1 O1 -R
Coker-------76.75
Taylor Evans-------T-E DINERO
Funk's -------- ---~G-5168R
Yield
acre
Bu.
69.6
68.6
68. .5
68.0
67.7
67.6
67.5
66.9-
64.4
*64.4
64.3
*62.6
58,0
57.5
54.6
Pet.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0"
0
Plant
IFt.
3.2
3.1
3.0
3.6
3.9
4.1
3.6
3.1
3.3
3.3
3.8
3.2
4.1'
ilead 
1/
exsertlIon
In.
5.8
-5.3
5.7
5.2
6.2
8.0
5.9
4.8
5.-8
5.4
5.8
"6.2
6.8
1/Measured from terminal leaf to base of the head.
~/1 = tight; .2 medium; 3= loose.
N~
Head
itat n~
2.3
2.4
2.3
2.3
2.8
1.1
2.3
2.1
2.5
1.8
1.8
2.3
2.1
1.7
2.4
Y ". / ." "
Tfable 17 Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum
Substation, Ileadland, 1979-80
hybrids Tested Two Years at the Wiregrass
Yield 
Plant Head 
lead
2
Brand name Hybrid per acre Lodging height exsert ion -- ty
Bu. Pct. Ft. En. Rain
Funk's.,..........G-522A 72.4 0 3.0 6,1 2.5:
Dekaib............D-42A 71.3 0 2.9 5.8 1,.9
Surgro...........O0RO-T XTRA 67.6 1 3.7 6.3 1.1
Pennington.......PPtNNGRAIN YB 66.6 0 2.9 6.0 2.6
Coker.............7675 63.5 0 3.1 6.0 1.4
Growers...........ML-l35 62.7 0 2.9 6.3 2.5
Surgro........... .ORO T 62.6 1 3.7 6.4 2.1
Growers............GSA 1290 60.9 0 3.0 5.9 1.5
McCurdy...........M5lYG 60.6 0 3.0 4.9 2.3
Pennington........PJNNGRAIN BR 60.5 0 3.5 5.9 3.0
uns......521160.3 0 3.0 6.6 1.3
Taylor Evains'.....'T- DINBRO 59.6 0 3.1 5.9 1.5
Taylor Evans...... T-E Y101-R 59.5 0 3.2 5.9 2.8
Funk's............6- 611, 57.7 0" 3.3 4.8 2.0
Funk's........d..G-51611R 57.6 0 3.3 6.0 3.0
Pioneer...........11815 56.0 0 3.7 6.6 3.0
Dekalb........,...111-64' 54.5 .0 4..0 6.9 2.8
Growers.:.........GSA 1334BR 54.5 .0 3.4 5,4 3.0
McCurdy...........1453YG 52.2 0 3.0 4.6 2.0
Northrup King...SAVANNA 5 45.0 0 3.9 8.5 
1.0
feka lbo,10.......*o...BR-45+ 41..0. 0, 3.1 6.0 2. 0
1/ Measured from terminal leaf to bases of the head.
1/ 1= tight; 2= medium; 3 = loose.
i
Table 18. Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorgiiuu hybrids 'rested at the Wiregrass Substation, Headland,
1980
Brand namie Hybrid Y1er 
d% nIea ~ I ea~
Bu. Pct. Ft. i. Date Rating
Funk's-M_- -- G-52A 71.4 0 3.0 
9.3 6/29 2.5
DekaIb------------D..r-42A 70.0 0 
3.1 9.0 6/27 1.8
Ring Around-------73388 66.4 0 
3.1 8.3. 6/211 2.8
Coe-------7764.1 0 3.2 8.0 
6/29 1.0
Pennington---------PENUiGRAI-N YE 61.7 0 
3.1 9.5 6/28 2.8
Surgro--------------OilO-T XTRIA 61.4 
0 3.5 8.5 6/28 
1.3
M~chair----,---------550 61.4 0 
3.3 9.5 6/27 2.8
Fiunk's----------------G-522th 58.0 .0 
3.1 10.3 . ..6/29 1.0
Northrup King-------2779 56.6 0 2.9 
8.8 6/27 2.5
Coker--------------7675 56.0 0 3.1 
.9.0 . 6/29 1.3
Surgro-----------0110R XTRA 55.0 0. 
2.9 8.5 6/27 1.5
Growers---------ML-135 -55.0 0 2.9 
9.5 6/27 2.5-
Funk's-------5 54.4 0 
2.9 1 .6 6/29 1.0
Surg ro-------------0110 1 54.2 0 3.6 
8.3 6/29 2.3
Growers------- -----GSA 1290 * .54.2 0 2.9 8.8 6/27. 
1.5
McCurdy-r~----- -151YG 54.1 0 3.1 " 6.8 6/27 
2.5
Taylor Evans-----T-E Yl lR1 52.8 0 3.1. 
8.3 6/28 3.0
funk's--_-------_651.4 0 .3.3 .6.5. 6/28 2.0
Ring Around-------r--80888 50.7 0 3.5 9.3 6/28 2.3
Taylor Evans-------wrT-E DINERO 49.9 0 3.0 8.8 
6/27 1.6
Funk's--------- .:-51681R 43.8 0 3.3 8.5 . . 6/28 
3.0
Dekalb-----.-------Y811-64 42.7 0 .4.0 9.8 7/1 
3.0
Growers--------GSA 1334 Hit 41.6 0 3.6 7.8. 
6/29 3.0
Pennlnajton-r" .. r-- PENNRAIN BR 41.0 0 
3.6 8.3 6/29 3.0
Pioneer-----------8 815 39.8 0 3.7. 9.3 6/29 3.0
M~cCurdy------------M55YG 36.5 0 3.3 8.0 6/27 1.5
M ury-----53835.4 0 3.1 6.3" 7/1 2.0
Northrup King-"-----SAVANNA 5 33.7 0 .3.6 9.8 6/29 
1.0
hekaib---------B-5-25.3 0 3.0 9.0 .. 
6/27 2.0
Growers---. .------ GSA 1180 2L J 93.0 7.11. 
U27 -1.81
Test Overage: .50.7
L.S.I). (.05): 9.0
c.v.J. . 15.0_
1J Whiole plot yields adjusted to 14% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel (lid bird damage). -______
2/ Measured fromt terminal' leaf to 'base of the head.
3 ih;2=mdu;3 loose. ________________________________
Pltsize;P2 ,oa 22 feet 
long, 36-inch rowspacin.
Nitrogen Rate, 120 lb. (N/A), split application,
hlerbicide; Milogard (Propazine).
Insecticide: Ethyl parathion (two 
applications).
IN
a'
Yield and Other Characteristics of Grain Sorghum Hybrids
Coast Substation, Falrhope, 1978-80
Tested Three Years at the Gulf
Brand iamne- hlybri d
Northrup K5ng--
Pennington---_- -PENNGRAIN BR
Funk's ----r
1
.----- G-5220R
Funk's -__-____--._-.G_-516BR
Taylor Evans ------ T-E DINERO
Growers---------GA1334 BR
funk's---------G-522A
Pennington------PENNGRA1N YE
Taylor Evans------T-E Yl Ol -Il
Dekai b- -------- 
R.-64
Growers -r_--- - ML-135
McCurdy---------- M5lY G
Surgro--_---------0R0rT
Yield per
acre
Bu.
89.,4
88.3
86.6
86.0
84.7
83.9
83.6
79.0
77.1
75.5
74.7
73.9
71.8
64.5
Pct.
2-
0
0
0
'0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Plant
Ft.
5.0
4.3
4.1
4.6
4.1
4.1
4.4
4.0
3.8
3.7
4.8
3.8
3.9
4.6
[lead 1/
exsert Ion -
In.
7.1
4.4
4.9
4.8
5.1
5.8
6.5
5.3
4.3
6.5
7.2
5.3
6.5
4.8
[leadV
Rating
1.0
3.0
1.5
1.6
2.9
1.2
2.9
2.3
2.6
2.0
2.9
2.3
2.3
2.4
Grain
*damage estimate
Pct.
0
1
4
1
2
4
2
3
5
2
1
33
5
21
j/Measured from terminal leaf tobase of the head.
./ I = tight; 2 = medium; 3 = loose ..
Table 19.
Table 20. Yield and Other Characteristics
Substation, Fali.rhope, 1979r-80
of Grain Sorghum Hybrids Tested Two Years at the Gulf Coast
Yil Oir Plant Head ile
Brand rarne 
Hy brid 
acre Lod 
in hei 
ht exsertlon 
au.aPetestirnal
Fuks-----__G 2D 91.2 0 .3.9 4,-134
Pine yr.._~ r.a1 91.1 1 4.4 3.9 1.1
Pennington.-------PENNGRAIN BR 90.4 0 3.9 3.93.0
Growers -------.-----,.GSA 1334;BR 88.3 1 4.2. 5.53.0
Taylor Evans --..- T-E DINERO. 87.3 0 4.0 5.9 1.2
Ckr,-------86.8 0 4.1 4.81.1
Northrup Kig--- AAN 5 86.8 .3, 5.0- 6.9 1.0
Funk'.s------------G-516BR . 85.0 0 4.1 5.1 *300
Dekaib_---- -----D42A 83.8 1 3.5 2.8 2.1
Funk'Is-----------..' G-61 82.3 0 4.1 4.9 2.4
Funk's-_-------.--G-522A 82.1 . 0 3.9 : 5.6 2.3
Growers----------.~~GSA 1290 82.0 . 0 3.7 6.8 1.1
Surgro .0rr wi_~rhR0 T XIRA 79.5 0 4.8 5.0 1.41
Taylor Evans----T-,E YIOl R. 79.2 .0 3.4 4.9 .2.3
Dekalb- /rr:- -BR-64 77.2 1 4.6 6.3 300
Pennlngton------_PENNGRAIN YE 75.9 0 3.6 4.4 2.4
IlcCurdy_-_--------M53YG, 75.6 0 4.0 5.4 l .
McCurdy-rrr----M51YG. 74.3 0 3.8 7.4 2.6
Growers--------ML-135 70.9 0 3.5 4.1 2.1
Surgro- --.--- OR-T 67.2 .3 4.3 3.1 2.52
Dekaib-----------BrR-45- 59.8 0 3.3 4.1 1.1
1/ Measured, from terminal leaf to base of the head.
~/1 tight; 2 = medium; 3= loose .
Le
Table 21 . Yield and Other Ch~racteristjcs of Grain' Sorghum Hybrids Tested at the Gulf Coast
1980
Substation, 'fairbope.
Birand inaile hvbri d
funik s----------..,..G522DR
Taylor Evans-.--T.-E DiItO
Surgro----------080 ROXTR1A
Coker-------------7737..-
Northrup King --- SAVANNA 5 " _
Coker ---------- 7675 .
Pennington----- PENNGI1AIM OR
Growers-----------GSA 1290
Ring Around--------73368
Deal b-----------0-42A
Growers----------GSA 133488
funk's----------- &-522A
Funks ----.. -G-516h1
Pioneer----------11815
Taylor Evans---T-E Y101 R
Funk's -------- ---- 611
HcNajr--- -------. 550
funk's -------.---.-G-550
Ring Around-------80808 .
Northrup King----2779
Pennington---------PENNORAIN YE
Growers------------GSA 1180
icCurdYV q"Vf-.H5 1YG"
{growers---------...4L-135
Surgro------ --. .080-T XTRA
McCurdy------ -- ISSYG
Surgro----------Of00-i
flekalbU--.---_----845
Test averagje:
L.S.O. (.05):
C.V. %):
.-.-.
1 / Whoale plot y f es adjusted to 14% nos ture and 56
2Measured from terminal lea f to base of 
the head.
3/ 1 -tight} 2 -medium; 3 -loose.
Planted: April 23, 1980.
Plot size; 2 rows. 20 feet long, 36-inch 
row spacing.
Nitrogen Rate; 130 lb. (N/A), split 
appl icatiorg.
Ierbicide; illogard (Propazine).
122.1
118.0
116.6
116.1'
113.2.
111.3'
111.0
110.8
110.3.
110.2
.110.2.
108.5.
* 107.2
*105.6
.104.9
"101.4
* 99.9.
99.3 .
" . 98.8
" 97.9
97.5
.94.1
93.7
92.4
91.3
85.6
* 77.2.
68.5
103.3
9.9
8.1
Lodg Ing
0
0
0
0
""0
0
0 "
0
0
0
.0
0
.0
.0
0
.0
0
0
0
0
0
0.
0
1
0
Plant
height
4.4
4.6
4.4
4.6
4.9
4.5
4.4
3.9
4.7
4.4
4.6
5.0
3.9
4.8
4.4
4.5
4.4
4.1
3.69
4.-1
5.0
4.5
3.8
5.4
4.9
4.8
3.6
..^.
-Th-per bushel. !
""'" 41 - - -- - - - -
exserti n'
Tin.
2.0
6.0
3.3
4.5
"3.5
"8.3
.. 5.8
1.3
** 5.0
* 4.0
*2.3
4.6
4.8 '
5.6
2.8
*4.5
5.3
3.0. - "
2.8
5.0
6.5
"3.8
1.8
5.0
*10.0 " .
1.0
1414-bloomt
6/27
6/26
6/27
6/28
6/27
6/27
*6/29
6/26
6/27
6/27
7/1
*6/27
7/1
6/27
6/26
6/27
*6/29
7/1
6/28
6/22
6/26
6/24
*6/23
.6/25
6/25
6/26
6/28
.6/23
. 6/26
1.3
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.3
3.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.3
3.0
1.5
2.0
2.0
3.0
1.0
1.8
2.0
2.5
1.3
2.0
3.0
1.5
2.3
1.3
2.3
2.8
1.3
ira in
damage estimate
4
4
5
0
0
10
0
3.
6
9
10'
.6
9
6
0
3
*24
18
41-
.1
- - .. 1_? r __ -
..-......._.. .
Sources of Seed for the 1980 Grain Sorghen Tests
Entry designation Source of seed
Coker--------------..____-Coker's Pedigreed Seed Comipany
75 Route 1, Box 150
7723 Lubbock, Texas
7737
Dekaib----_;.___-D-..-.----:ekaib Ag. Research, Inc.
*BR-45+ Route 2
*BR- 64 Lubbock, Texas
*BR-.65+
D-42A
Fuks--_ as_-oiin Seed Co., Inc.
*G..56R P.O. Box 1867
G 5 22A Plainview, Texas
G-522lR.
G-550
G611
B-1762
Gold st __ Cold Kist, Inc.
GSA-118 0 P.O. Box 221.0
GSA 1.290 Atlanta, Georgia
GSA-1360
NvL- 135
Growers------ - _-- - ---- Growers Seed Association
*GSA-l3343R P.O. Box 1656
Lubbock, Texas
Hunt..---hunt Seed Co ., Inc.
H T.45 622 28th Street
1{P--345 Lubbock, Texas
'McCy rdy.-.-...- -.... ., ........ McCurdy Seed 
Co.
iM5lYG Fremont, Iowa
N53YG
.S 
5YG
Mc a~ -1k k I It 1!K.-"kT.-utHImu1kt kSeed C., Inc._
*Bird resistant hybrids
30
Pennigo -------------- ------ enntnSeed, 
Inc.
*PENNGPAIN BR P.O. Box 290
PE GPAIN YE Madison, Georgia
Pione-- r--~-........ ... _ -Pioneer 
Hi-Bred Intenational, Inc.
.B815 1ooo W. Jefferson 
St.
8311. Tipton, 
Indiana
Ring Aro nd------___+---_._ .Rng Around Research
733GB P.O. Box 1629
807 Plainview, Texas
808GB
Su .__g_____o___._-_-.--.----R.C. Young Seed and Grain Co.
OR0 624 7th Street
CR0 T Lubbock, Texas
ORC XTRA
CRC T XrP.A
Taylor -vans .__-"- ms 0a ..--- _-Taylor-Evans Seed Co.
TB DINERO P.O. Box 68
TB Y1Ol-R Tulia, Texas
*Bird resistant hybrids
31.
ACCEPTABLE HJYBRIDS FOR 1981
All of the acceptable hybrids are not equal in..performance. It is suggested that thisrpotb 
caeul st
beforechoschoosingid.a 
yhybrid..lisHybridsphaearel listedihiinbralphabeticals. 
Teorderiowithinin 
birdg 
eresistants aeandfonons:birdieresistaer
and Prattville,, Central Alabama; Headland, Monroeville, and Fairhope, Southern Alabama. Frfrhrifrit
on hybrids see individual location tables. All acceptable hybrids have been tested 3 yearp toeo oelc
within the region.
idied
i-it
iJon-
.on
tt ions
* NORTHERN. ALABAMA
3/
Bird resistant
Brand name Iybrid
Dek ab--5-----.----R -
Funk's------------ G-516BR !
Grower's ----------- GSA-1334BR
Northrup King-----SAVANNA 5
Non-bird resistant
Brand inanie Hybrid
Coker-------------7675
Funk's ------------ G-522A
Funk's----------- -G-522DR
Growers-----------GSA-1180
McCurdy-----------M51YG
Pennington- -- -- --- -PENNGRAIN YE
Ring Around--------8 08GB
Surgro-----------ORO.
Taylor-Evrans-------T-E Yl01--R
CENTRlAL 
ALABAA2
Bird. resistantLV
Brand name' I yrid
Dekalh-----------B-64U/
Dekalb----------BR-65+
Funk's---- -- G- 516BR
Growers=-------_--GSA-1334BR
Northrup King ---- SAVANNA 5
Pioneer---------B815
Non-bird resistant
Brand ;namne Hybrid
Coker's-----------7675
Funk's-------------G-522A
Funk 's------------G -522DR
Growers----------_-ML-135!'
Penning ton---------- PENNGRATN 
YE
Taylor-Evans -------- T-13 Y1Ob-R
4.)oIITi3FRN ALABAMA
Bird resistantiV
Brand name Hbri
eal-----------BR- 4/
Funk's------------16BR
Growers----------- GSA-1334BRZ
Northrup King------ SAVANNA 
5
Pennington--------PENNGRAIN 
BRt
Pioneer-----------B815
Non- bird resistant
Brand name rbrd
Funk's ------------G-522A
Funk's ------------ G-522DR
Growers-----------lvL-135l/
Pennington-------- PENNGRAJTN YE
Taylor-Evans------T 7-1 DlNJARO
If present trends continue, this hybrid will. be vrnioved from the acceptable list nextyeritergon 
d
2/Perfoiance of hybrids in the Black Belt may be different 
from other areas of CentralAl
hybrids in the Black Belt, see Tables 10, 11, and 12.
3/Bird resistant hybrids may be dif~icult to market; and also have lower feeding value thnnn1ri eitn
icated.
nce of
hybrids.