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Suitability of maize for processing

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

A complex indicator depending on the botanical grain type, its endosperm structure, and physicochemical properties that determine the capability for fractionation.

In the reference 38 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of maize for processing is differentiated by biological grain groups: dent maize is used for flour, grits, and starch-syrup production; flint maize is valued for high grits yield; waxy maize is applied in the production of dextrins; popcorn maize is intended for popcorn, while sweet maize is used for canning.

Key assessment criteria include the ratio of vitreous to floury endosperm layers, kernel fissuring which affects product yield, and germination indices, which are critical for the starch-syrup industry. The technological process of maize processing is focused on the efficiency of separating the grain into its constituent fractions: germ, endosperm, and pericarp.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

Sources8

Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Montoni

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

ES
2 records

Monarque

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

LBS3415

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

NL
2 records

Kroquis

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Koutelas

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Hexxod

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

GIE Sockalb (FR)

FR
2 records

Drim

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

FR
2 records

DKC5783 WX

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

DKC3313

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Celux

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE A.S.

PL
2 records

Cadurci CS

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
6 records

Bzura

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Bielik

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
5 records

BC676

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

BC 574

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

BC 492

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Bc 354

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
3 records

Aprilia

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Scarlet

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ NL
3 records

Ossk 396

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

DKC2961 YG

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ
2 records