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P 8659

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The hybrid belongs to the mid-early group with FAO 290 and has a dent grain type. The plant reaches a height of about 250 cm, with the ear forming at a level of 80–90 cm. The ear contains 14–16 rows with 35 grains in each.

The crop possesses high resistance to stalk and root lodging, as well as to stalk rots. Tolerance to loose smut and common smut is rated from moderate to high. The hybrid demonstrates good drought and heat tolerance and is suitable for minimum or no-tillage technologies.

Recommended plant density at harvest is 75–80 thousand plants per hectare in zones with sufficient moisture and 65–70 thousand plants per hectare in conditions of insufficient moisture.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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breeder code x7s500

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  • P 8659 primary RU
  • P8659 IT, QM, QZ, RO, UA

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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 OVERSEAS CORPORATION 4 738 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • RO Romania Protection expired

    № A08284

    Registration
    29 February 2012
    Terminated
    31 December 2015
  • IT Italy Terminated

    № 011956_A 011956

    Application
    10 January 2008
    Registration
    12 January 2010
    Terminated
    26 February 2021
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 08004112

    Application
    27 November 2008
    Terminated
    14 January 2022
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 51426

    Application
    2 December 2008
    Registration
    27 January 2012

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20110720
Terminated
  1. Application filed 21 March 2011
  2. Registered 21 September 2015
  3. Entry closed 29 May 2021

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