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P 8888

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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 tall plant type and possesses high lodging resistance. It is characterized by good tolerance to cold stress at initial development stages, leaf health, and a pronounced stay-green effect, where leaves retain their green color until late ripening phases.

The plant is intended for silage and biogas production, providing high dry matter yield. The hybrid is characterized by moderate starch content combined with high digestibility and shows stable yield results under drought conditions.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

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QM QZ

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Also known as

breeder code x85h899

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  • P 8888 primary DE, QM
  • P8888 QM, QZ

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 4 738 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Pioneer Overseas Corporation 4 738 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Service Division 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.

  • DE Germany Active

    № M 14881

    Application
    30 January 2015
    Registration
    14 February 2017

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20162490
Active
  1. Application filed 17 October 2016
  2. Registered 9 October 2017
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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