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.

RAM 8153

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

3 records

PORUMBEN' 295 ASV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

MS Erica

Active

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

May Agro Tohumculuk SAN. TIC. AŞ (TR)

2 records

MAS 25F

Active

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

Maisadour Semences, FR

2 records

Kolibris

Terminated

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

KWS Saat AG, DE

2 records

Harmonium

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

2 records

DN Akvozor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Krotinov Ivan Volodymyrovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

3 records

DB Khotyn

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kozak Halyna Vasylivna, Karp Tetiana IAroslavivna, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Bernatskyi Maksym Mykhailovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

3 records

CS Kalesi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

2 records

Amurg

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MARTURA TEODORCIOCAZANU IONBITICA ANA RALUCAIORDAN HORIA LUCIANBADUT CATERINAHORHOCEA DANIELA

3 records

Porumbeni 427

Active

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

CIOBANU, Valentin, MD / GRIBINCEA, Vladimir, MD / PARTAS, Evghenia, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MICU, Vasile, MD / MICU, Alexandru, MD / GUŢANU, Constantin, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghi, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Angela, MD

2 records

Porumbeni 305

Active

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

MUSTEAŢA, Simion, MD / BOROZAN, Pantelimon, MD / PÎRVAN, Pintilie, MD / RUSU, Ghenadie, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Valentina, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghe, MD

2 records

MAS 375WX

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

Inici

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK UA

4 records

Miracle

Protection expired

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

HU SK

3 records

Replik

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU UA

4 records

GSS 9377

Protection expired

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

HU SK

3 records

Merkur

Active

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

HU NL

3 records

GH 2385

Protection expired

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

HU NL

3 records

Merit

Active

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

4 records

Kavala Yg

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Semillas Fito

2 records

DKC 3419

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

ES Parade

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

3 records

Cash

Active

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

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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