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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.

Kaper YG

Terminated

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

HOLDEN FOUNDATION SEED

ES
2 records

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

Joxxal

Terminated

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

R 2n (FR)

FR
2 records

Jodie

Active

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

HR
2 records

Jaral BT

Terminated

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Izzli YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Isztria

Active

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
3 records

INRA 310

Terminated

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

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR
2 records

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

INDEM1351

Terminated

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

NL
2 records

Iman

Terminated

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

Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.

PL
2 records

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Handyl

Protection expired

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

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Grizmo

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE, DE

FR
2 records

Gambier BT

Terminated

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

Semences COOP de Pau

ES
3 records

G 4740

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

G 4727

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

G 4524

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

G 4082

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

FPNP1051

Application submitted

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR
2 records

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