KT 206LC is a medium-late maturing variety with high yield potential and a good overall disease package including good resistance to both races of black shank. It has a 10 level resistance to race 0 of the black shank pathogen and a 7 level resistance to race 1. With most burley-growing regions now reporting the presence of race 1 in combination with race 0, KT 206LC performs well in a variety of black shank situations, but not as well as KT 209LC under the most severe infestations. KT 206LC also has more resistance to blue mold (3 level) than any other black shank resistant variety, but has no resistance to Fusarium wilt and may perform poorly in areas where this disease has become established. This variety can grow quite large and produces a large stalk, making it difficult for some crews to handle at harvest time. Some growers have expressed concern about the cured leaf color of KT 206LC; however, it must be recognized that the two curing seasons following its release were very dry, leading to a situation of quick curing and a tendency for bright-colored leaf regardless of the variety grown. Like any other variety, cured leaf quality of KT 206LC will improve when adequate moisture is available during the curing season. Results from university variety trials show little difference in quality between KT 206LC and older varieties when harvested at the same time and cured under the same conditions.