Variety traits

Ear

The ear is the female inflorescence of maize, acting as a key element of the yield structure that determines the potential productivity and harvestability of a hybrid.

Mentioned in descriptions 11 707 varieties reference book.

The ear is the female inflorescence of maize, evaluated by agronomists as the most important element of the yield structure. Externally, its productivity is manifested through the number of grain rows, the number of grains per row, the grain weight per ear, and the tip fill degree, where full grain coverage indicates the absence of stress factors.

Harvestability and economic efficiency depend on morphological traits such as ear placement height, which affects combine operation, as well as husk density and cob structure. Thin, loose husks and cobs facilitate intensive grain moisture loss at the end of the season, which reduces subsequent drying costs.

During variety testing, biometric analysis is conducted, including the measurement of ear length, cob diameter, and ear placement height. The stability of the variety is evaluated by the consistency of ear formation under drought or temperature stress conditions, as well as by the visual degree of disease infestation. An important indicator is the grain type, which determines adaptation to climatic conditions and yield potential.

The evaluation of the ear is strictly linked to the maturity group of the hybrid and its intended use. During ripening, a key marker for the end of grain filling is physiological maturity, determined by the appearance of the “black layer” at the grain attachment point, which allows the variety to be correlated with specific growing conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

Maize ear 2 356 Maize Ear 803 Ear — sweet corn 372 Spadix — Anthurium andreanum 111 Zantedeschia spadix 49 Ear — Popcorn 41 Anthurium spadix 32 Spathiphyllum spadix 13 Maize ear 7 Anthurium spadix 7 Aglaonema spadix 3

Found in these crops

Maize 323 Maize 173 Sweet corn 48 Cucumber 1 Carrot 1 Common bean 1 Corn 1

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Bonpi CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

2 records

Belgrano

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.

3 records

Baha

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

MAY AGRO, TOHUMCULUK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., TR

2 records

7401 IMP

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

San Tadeo RH

Active

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

PANAM FRANCE SARL, FR

2 records

Os 155

Protection expired

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

P1524Y

Active

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

P0260Y

Active

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.

2 records

MAS 59BN

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

DKC6351YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DKC5182WX

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DKC7023

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Kelindos YG

Terminated

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

DKC6625

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

DMS Lord

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kostiuchenko Viktor Ivanovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

Dkc6402yg

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Coleman

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

530WX

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

2 records

VN 63

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kudyna Ol`ha IUriivna, Lubko Maryna Vasylivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Iliuchenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

3 records

Turan

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,

3 records

UY 2827 OH

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

2 records

Tador

Protection expired

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

Northrup King Semences SA (FR)

3 records

Talladega

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

SM Doktor

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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