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DKC 4178

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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the mid-early or mid-season maturity group. The plant has a strong stalk and a powerful root system, the ear is attached at an average height, grain type is dent. The thousand kernel weight ranges from 310 to 400 grams, the starch content in the grain reaches 72–75%.

The maize is characterized by high tolerance to Fusarium, Helminthosporium, and rust. The hybrid is adapted to various cultivation technologies, including minimum tillage, and is capable of withstanding low temperatures during the initial development period.

The main direction of use is grain, the hybrid is also suitable for silage production. It is characterized by rapid moisture loss during ripening and high drought tolerance.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QM

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Also known as

breeder code EQ4228

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  • DKC 4178 primary RU
  • DKC4178 HU, IT, QM, UA

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Monsanto Technology, Missouri US 226 Developed the variety
Applicant
Monsanto Technology, Missouri US 226 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC 9 024 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Monsanto Ukraine LLC 30 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IT Italy Active

    № 016558_A 016558

    Application
    12 January 2015
    Registration
    10 January 2018
  • UA Ukraine Active

    № 15009016

    Application
    28 October 2015
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 67505

    Application
    2 November 2015
    Registration
    14 March 2018
  • HU Hungary Active

    № 433208

    Application
    9 February 2016
    Registration
    7 March 2018

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Ukraine № 15009016
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 28 October 2015
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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