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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.

Maredor

Protection expired

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

KWS Saat AG, DE

CZ ES FR HR
5 records

LG3266

Protection expired

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

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

BE CZ FR PL
6 records

LG31271

Active

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

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

LG31255

Active

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

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

LG31217

Active

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

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

BE FR NL PL
5 records

Lacta

Protection expired

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

S.D.M.E. - SOCIETE DES MAIS EUROPEENS

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

KWS Stabil

Terminated

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ NL PL
5 records

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ NL PL
5 records

KWS Iconico

Terminated

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

KWS Saat SE Finanzbuchhaltung

BE FR NL PL
5 records

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ NL PL
5 records

Kwinns

Protection expired

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE FR NL PL
5 records

Keops

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Ikos

Protection expired

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Expert

Terminated

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

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT & FILS

BE FR NL PL
9 records

ES Tryo

Terminated

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

Euralis Semences

BE FR NL PL
5 records

ES Techno

Terminated

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Es Marco

Protection expired

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

Euralis Semences FR

CZ FR NL PL
5 records

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Coxxto

Active

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

RAGT SA (FR)

CZ FR NL PL
6 records

Cecilia

Protection expired

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

Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)

ES FR HR
6 records

Calixto

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ FR NL PL
5 records

Bonus

Protection expired

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

Rustica

CZ ES FR PL
7 records

Anjou 258

Protection expired

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

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Ulla

Terminated

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

BE FR PL
5 records

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