Ph41f0
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Cultivation
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.
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.
Ph2jr
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Messenger
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
SY Salvi
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Javier Betran
SK
UA
5 records
P9279
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
AT
IT
UA
8 records
Yogi CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
DE
IT
UA
6 records
Baxxolo
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
PT
SI
UA
6 records
Houston
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SEMENCES NICKERSON
DE
DK
5 records
ES Fieldgold
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
AT
UA
5 records
ES Paroli
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
P'ier Karolo
DE
IT
UA
5 records
RGT Motorixx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
IT
SK
UA
5 records
P9367
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
AT
IT
UA
7 records
MAS 18C
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
BE
DE
UA
4 records
SY Diplomat
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
IT
SK
UA
5 records
Barington
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
HU
IT
UA
6 records
Apriolo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
AT
SK
UA
5 records
Grigri CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pierre GARRAUD
IT
UA
5 records
Kosmo 230
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Yadzinskyi Iozef, Horobiovs`ka IAdviha, Valzhovs`ka-Kurzhich Stanislava, Kyrzhech Zbihnev, Sihert Henrik, Adamchuk Iozef,
UA
5 records
Voltera
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
AT
IT
SK
4 records
SY Arnold
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG
AT
DE
IT
5 records
RGT Alyxx Duo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
DE
IT
UA
6 records
Samson
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Snowy River Seed
DE
DK
7 records
P8556
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
SI
UA
6 records
KWS Sevilio
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS, D
IT
SK
5 records