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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.

DKC3872YG

Protection expired

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

CZ
2 records

DKC2961 YG

Protection expired

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

CZ
2 records

Coxximo YG

Protection expired

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

CZ
2 records

Codivoir

Terminated

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

CZ
2 records

Cewat

Active

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

CZ
3 records

Ceskor

Protection expired

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

CZ
3 records

Cemata

Active

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

CZ
3 records

Celive

Active

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

CZ
3 records

Brano

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Bibei

Active

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

ES
2 records

Baghera

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

B2111A

Active

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

CZ
2 records

Asteri YG

Protection expired

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

CZ
2 records

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

ES
2 records

ZPTC 209

Withdrawn

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

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

PL
1 record

XL 75

Terminated

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

DEKALB PLANT GENETICS

ES
1 record

XL 72A

Terminated

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

DEKALB PLANT GENETICS

ES
1 record

Wallstreet

Application submitted

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

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

NL
1 record

Vulcain

Withdrawn

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

EURALIS GENETIQUE

BE
1 record

Voltario

Withdrawn

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

U 352

Terminated

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

TRANSUNITED (FR)

FR
1 record

TXS 113

Terminated

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

Pfizer Genetics

ES
1 record

TWB08BC

Active

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

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

1 record

TONA YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
1 record

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