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MAS 56A

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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by MAS SEEDS

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the late-maturing group with an FAO rating of 480 (in some classifications S 320 / K 320). Plants are characterized by a medium-high or high stalk. The ears contain 18–20 rows with 34–38 kernels in each; the thousand kernel weight is 340–380 grams.

The variety possesses resistance to lodging, ear rot (Fusarium), and Helminthosporium blight, as well as drought tolerance. The hybrid demonstrates high yield, and its silage is distinguished by an increased starch content, good fiber digestibility, and low lignin content.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QM

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 MGM230260

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  • MAS 56A primary IT, QM, RS, RU, UA
  • MAS56A QM

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

Parties

Breeder
MAS SEEDS 2 463 Developed the variety
Applicant
MAS SEEDS 2 463 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
MAS SEEDS Societe par Actions Simplifiees 289 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  • IT Italy Withdrawn

    № 015414_A 015414

    Application
    3 January 2013
    Terminated
    11 March 2015
  • RS Serbia Active

    № 320-04-371/2014-11

    Application
    24 January 2014
    Registration
    18 January 2016
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 67853

    Application
    16 November 2015
    Registration
    14 March 2018
  • UA Ukraine Withdrawn

    № 15009038

    Application
    16 November 2015
    Terminated
    8 August 2019

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