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title: "Introducing BY7204LL: BrettYoung’s New LibertyLink® Canola Hybrid "
description: "BY7204LL is the latest addition to BrettYoung Seeds' LibertyLink® portfolio, offering advanced pod shatter tolerance and resistance traits. This article explores the features and benefits of BY7204LL as shared by Eric Gregory, Director of Marketing at BrettYoung Seeds.  [Introducing BY 7204LL](https://www.youtube.com/embed/YFr0wwh1Bm4?feature=oembed) #### Overview of BY7204LL  BY7204LL introduces a…"
url: "https://brettyoung.ca/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal/knowledge-hub/canolamedia/watch-introducing-by-7204ll/"
updated: "2026-04-06"
category: Canola
tags:
  - Canola
  - Clubroot
  - DefendR
  - delayed swath
  - Disease Management
  - DL Seeds
  - LibertyLink
  - "next-generation clubroot"
  - pod shatter
  - Pod Shatter Tolerance
  - straight cut
---

# Introducing BY7204LL: BrettYoung’s New LibertyLink® Canola Hybrid 

BY7204LL is the latest addition to BrettYoung Seeds' LibertyLink® portfolio, offering advanced pod shatter tolerance and resistance traits. This article explores the features and benefits of BY7204LL as shared by Eric Gregory, Director of Marketing at BrettYoung Seeds. 

[Introducing BY 7204LL](https://www.youtube.com/embed/YFr0wwh1Bm4?feature=oembed)

#### Overview of BY7204LL 

BY7204LL introduces a range of innovative features designed to improve canola production across Western Canada. 

#### PodDefendR® Trait 

- First PodDefendR**®**-traited LibertyLink product from BrettYoung Seeds   
- Delivers durable pod shatter tolerance   
- Optimized for both direct harvest and delayed swath approaches   

#### Yield and Maturity 

- **Outstanding yield performance:** Achieves 115% of the WCC/RRC checks for yield performance   
- **Steady yield results:** Known for being a steady yield performer   
- **Earlier maturity:** Matures half a day earlier than WCC/RRC checks   
- **Adapted for various growing zones:** Suitable for mid and long-season growing zones including areas with shorter growing seasons   

#### Disease Resistance Package 

BY7204LL incorporates broad resistance traits for robust crop protection. 

#### Blackleg and Clubroot Resistance 

- **Rated R for blackleg: **Incorporates one or more major blackleg resistance genes that align with predominant blackleg races, delivering strong resistance 
- **Powerful clubroot resistance:** Clubroot DefendR® package with stacked first and next-generation clubroot resistance genes   
- **Fit for clubroot intensive regions:** Adapted to thrive anywhere in Western Canada including the most clubroot intensive areas of Alberta   

#### Availability for the 2024 Growing Season 

BrettYoung Seeds plans to make BY7204LL available for the 2024 growing season.   

#### How to Purchase 

- **Contact your local retailer:** Interested growers should speak to a local retailer or contact their [BrettYoung representative](https://brettyoung.ca/agricultural-seed-crop-inputs-canada-portal/contacts/)   
- **Find more info online:** Contact information available at brettyoung.com   

#### Key Takeaways 

- **PodDefendR innovation:** BY7204LL is the first BrettYoung LibertyLink offering with the PodDefendR trait  
- **Shatter and clubroot protection:** Features class-leading pod shatter tolerance and a powerful clubroot resistance package   
- **Top yield and flexible maturity:** Outstanding yield performance and earlier maturity make it versatile for Western Canadian growers   

## FAQ

### **What is BY7204LL?** 

BY7204LL is BrettYoung Seeds' newest LibertyLink canola hybrid featuring advanced pod shatter tolerance and resistance traits. 

### **What makes BY7204LL different from previous products?** 

BY7204LL is the first BrettYoung LibertyLink product to feature the PodDefendR trait, offering durable pod shatter tolerance and optimized for both direct harvest and delayed swath approaches. 

### **What type of disease resistance does BY7204LL offer?** 

BY7204LL is rated R for blackleg and includes a Clubroot DefendR package with stacked first and next-generation clubroot resistance genes, making it suitable for Western Canada including clubroot intensive areas of Alberta. 

### **When and how can growers purchase BY7204LL?** 

BY7204LL will be available for the 2024 growing season. Interested growers should speak to a local retailer or contact their BrettYoung representative with additional contact information available at brettyoung.com.