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P 8400

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Zea mays L. Maize · Agricultural · bred by PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The P 8400 corn hybrid belongs to the mid-early maturity group with FAO 240–270 ratings. The plant produces dent-type grain and possesses a strong root system.

The primary purpose of the hybrid is grain production; use for silage is also possible. Key features include high yield potential and the ability for rapid grain moisture release during maturation. Studies noted an increased fat content in the grain.

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Countries of admission

5 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 X8S784

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • P 8400 primary DE, QM, RU
  • P8400 AT, BG, BY, GB, HU, QM, QZ, UA

The primary name shown is the one under which the variety is registered in the largest number of jurisdictions. Search finds the variety by any of its names.

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

Parties

Breeder
Pioneer Overseas Corporation 4 738 Developed the variety
Applicant
Pioner Hi-Bred Switzerland SA 98 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Pioner Hi-Bred Switzerland SA 98 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Pioneer Hi-Bred Services GmbH Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 08004119

    Application
    27 November 2008
    Registration
    21 March 2013
    Terminated
    29 December 2023
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 51423

    Application
    2 December 2008
    Registration
    27 January 2012
  • DE Germany Protection expired

    № M 12311

    Application
    2 February 2009
    Registration
    8 February 2011
    Terminated
    31 December 2021
  • AT Austria Terminated

    № 23455

    Application
    16 February 2009
    Registration
    17 December 2010
    Terminated
    30 September 2025
  • BG Bulgaria Withdrawn

    № 2848/231

    Application
    10 February 2010
    Registration
    14 March 2012
  • BY Belarus Active

    № 2011119

    Application
    30 December 2010
    Registration
    1 January 2014
  • HU Hungary Protection expired

    № 357012

    Application
    10 February 2011
    Registration
    12 March 2013
    Terminated
    31 December 2023

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20110727
Terminated
  1. Application filed 21 March 2011
  2. Registered 14 November 2011
  3. Entry closed 2 April 2025

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