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Corn Processing Suitability

Zea mays L.

Corn suitability is determined by endosperm structure, the ratio of horny to floury layers, and the efficiency of germ separation. Processing parameters depend on the intended use of the grain: for the production of grits, flour, or starch.

In the reference 110 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The technological properties of the grain are defined by its type: flint corn with a high horny layer content is optimal for the production of polished grits, whereas dent and semi-dent types are used for the manufacture of flour, fine grits, and in the starch and molasses industry. A critical stage of processing is the separation of the germ, which accounts for up to 15% of the grain mass, as its residues reduce shelf life and the sensory quality of the products.

Unlike other cereals, corn requires mandatory hydrothermal treatment to soften the grain structure, facilitate the removal of pericarp, and ensure efficient germ extraction. The technological processing scheme focuses on the layer-by-layer separation of grain components, and modern quality requirements, including stress-crack indices and fat content, are often regulated by direct contractual agreements between the supplier and the consumer.

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

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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.

PN1312XPN3032

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Frederic Poujeaud

UA
2 records

PHOGP

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kuhn, William E.

HU
1 record

PHRO3

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEIFERT ROBERT

IT
1 record

PN01I

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Frederic Poujeaud

UA
2 records

PH4G8A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Jean-Louis Dhautefeuille

UA
1 record

Perfetta

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

IT
1 record

OK 124 M

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kobeliev IUrii Konstiantynovych

UA
2 records

P1404

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

IT
1 record

MS3600

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

MKI 2494 MS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lebediuc Gheorghe Victor, Partas Eugenia Condrat, Mistret Silvia Ion, Guzun Lucia Zahar, Vanicovici Nicolai Gheorghe, Maticiuc Vasile Gheorghe,

UA
1 record

MEF1892CMS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Baptiste Roger

UA
4 records

MDM2503

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
1 record

MGM298117

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
1 record

LZM275/56

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

LN 0031

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Filimonov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Darmohrai Serhii Ivanovych, Franchuk Roman Ivanovych, Datsenko Anatolii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

M 242 S

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych,

UA
2 records

LEN1816

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

FR
1 record

LDZ24424

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France SAS, FR

BG
1 record

LDZ24347

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France SAS, FR

BG
1 record

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