Variety traits

Maize protein content

Zea mays L.

The protein content in maize grain is a key indicator of its nutritional value and averages between 6% and 13%, with a potential range of variation from 4.9% to 23.6%.

In the reference 112 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The protein content in maize grain is largely determined by the plant's genotype, as the majority of the protein is concentrated in the embryo. Breeding of high-protein lines focuses on selecting hybrids with an increased proportion of this grain part, although a negative correlation between total yield and protein accumulation is often observed due to the plant resource dilution effect.

An important factor in determining protein levels is the availability of nitrogen nutrition during key developmental stages. Nitrogen deficiency leads to a significant reduction in protein content, whereas balanced application of mineral fertilizers allows for the optimization of both quantitative and qualitative crop indicators.

General information about the subject — on the page Protein content.

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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.

Donor M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,

2 records

DN Drah

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

2 records

DN Atlant

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav

2 records