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Maize Yield

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

Maize yield is an integral quantitative indicator of a hybrid's productivity, measured in centners or tonnes per hectare, which depends on genetic potential, stand density, mineral nutrition, and weather conditions.

In the reference 692 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

When assessing yield in the field, the number of productive plants per unit area, the degree of ear kernel set, and the thousand-kernel weight are taken into account. Final calculations in variety trials are conducted by harvesting plots followed by adjusting grain weight to a standard moisture content, which is a critical evaluation factor.

Modern hybrids are capable of reaching 13–18 t/ha under high-input management, whereas yields can drop below 2 t/ha under stress conditions. The final result is decisively influenced by the choice of a hybrid with an appropriate maturity group on the FAO scale, as well as the optimization of seeding density.

A deficiency of moisture and nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, during critical development phases such as flowering and grain filling, directly determines grain weight. A lack of moisture during the tassel emergence period can reduce potential yield by more than 40%.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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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.

Exxotika

Active

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

R 2n (FR)

CZ FR
3 records

ES Zodiac

Protection expired

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

FR PL
3 records

ES Tourmaline

Terminated

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE CZ
3 records

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

Euralis Semences FR

BE HR
3 records

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

FR PL
3 records

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

CZ PL
3 records

ES Brillant

Terminated

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

Euralis Semences FR

CZ FR
3 records

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

Lidea France SAS, FR

CZ FR
3 records

Elgina

Protection expired

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

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)

ES FR
3 records

DS1890B

Active

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

DOW AgroSciences

CZ NL
3 records

DS1460C

Terminated

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

DOW AgroSciences

CZ PL
3 records

DS1416B

Terminated

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

Dow AgroSciences GmbH, DE

FR PL
3 records

DKC5784YG

Terminated

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC5744

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC5209

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC5159

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC5143

Active

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

DEKALB Plant Genetics (USA)

FR HR
3 records

DKC4779YG

Terminated

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC4250

Terminated

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES FR
3 records

DKC3946YG

Protection expired

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

CZ FR
3 records

DKC3172

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR NL
3 records

DKC3149

Active

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

CZ FR
3 records

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