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P 8688

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

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Variety description

10 August 2026

Hybrid P 8688 belongs to the mid-maturing group (FAO 380) and forms dent-type grain. The plants are characterized by medium height, high stem strength, and lodging resistance.

The variety possesses high plasticity and drought tolerance, and also exhibits resistance to Helminthosporium leaf blight. The hybrid is universal and suitable for grain and silage production.

The recommended plant density at the time of harvest is from 72 to 80 thousand plants per hectare in zones with sufficient moisture and from 68 to 75 thousand plants per hectare in zones with insufficient moisture.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QM

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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 X85B084

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 8688 primary RU
  • P8688 QM, QZ, RO, SK, 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
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, US 396 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Pioneer Overseas Corporation 4 738 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 Active

    № A08816

    Registration
    5 March 2015
    Terminated
    31 December 2021
  • SK Slovak Republic Withdrawn

    № 211R413

    Application
    18 February 2011
    Terminated
    9 March 2015
  • RU Russian Federation Active

    № 56630

    Application
    10 October 2011
    Registration
    5 February 2015
  • UA Ukraine Terminated

    № 12004269

    Application
    13 December 2012
    Registration
    11 September 2015
    Terminated
    2 July 2024

Plant breeders' rights

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

Ukraine № 12004269
Terminated
  1. Application filed 13 December 2012
  2. Registered 18 September 2015
  3. Entry closed 17 July 2024

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