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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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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.

Zea mays L. · Maize

Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Bleid

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko, Natalia Loi, Nataliia Olizko, Oleksii Nehoda, Tetiana Haidash, Oleksandr Bernatskyi, Maksym Cherchel, Vladyslav Dziubetsky,i Borys Abelmasov, Oleksii

UA
2 records

Ardesio

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

Trip

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

Sweet Icon

Application submitted

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

SE
1 record

Mirza

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

P9718Е

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
1 record

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

CZ
1 record

Khan

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Dessert 82

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
1 record

EV3511

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

Avanhard

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
1 record

P8723

Active

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

1 record

P8521

Active

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

1 record

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

1 record

P9937

Terminated

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

1 record

PR32D12

Terminated

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

1 record

P9074E

Active

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

1 record

P7709

Active

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

1 record

P1570E

Active

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

1 record

P0413E

Active

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

1 record

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

1 record

LID3641C

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
1 record

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