Description:
G08PR-394 was developed from 5601Tx R01-3637F cross that was made in summer 2005. 5601T was developed from Hutcheson x TN89-39. R01-3637F was derived from a cross of Caviness x P1423912. Seeds from individual F2 plants were advanced to the F5 generation using single seed descent method. From 2008 to 2010, 150 lines of 5601Tx R01-3637F were evaluated at eight environments. G09PR-394 was selected based on its agronomic and yield performances and evaluated in nine environments during 2009 and 2010