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A 3988 Z
Corn
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Ripening
75-80 days
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Yellow
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Freeze, Canned goods
About product
An ultra-early hybrid with excellent flavor profiles, perfect for the fresh market and industrial-scale deep processing.
Ripening
75-80 days
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Yellow
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Freeze, Canned goods
Description
Genetic Architecture of A 3988 Z
The A 3988 Z corn hybrid, developed by the American breeding school Monsanto, is a specialized material within the vegetable corn segment. The technical value of this hybrid lies in its ultra-early development cycle (75–80 days of vegetation), which allows producers to minimize risks associated with adverse weather conditions and ensure high land turnover.
Agronomic and Technological Advantages
The primary focus during the development of this hybrid was on grain quality stability. The grain type is yellow, characterized by high sugar content and a tender pericarp consistency, which is a critical requirement for three main processing directions:
- Fresh Market: The market appearance of the cobs is maintained for an extended period; the grain is resistant to moisture loss and loss of firmness post-harvest.
- Freezing: The endosperm structure maintains integrity during flash freezing, which prevents grain cracking during subsequent defrosting.
- Canning: High marketable yield per cob ensures economic efficiency for processing plants.
A 3988 Z demonstrates a balanced response to intensive cultivation technologies. The short vegetation period requires precise timing for nitrogen fertilization during the early development stages to ensure maximum leaf surface formation before the reproductive phase begins. Selecting this hybrid is justified for producers aiming to harvest premium-grade products as early as possible, capturing market demand before the mass arrival of mid-season maturing corn.
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| Ripening | 75-80 days |
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Kernel Type
Kernel Type
Dent corn (Zea mays indentata) — Large, elongated, flat kernels. The endosperm is horny on the sides of the kernel, mealy in the center and at the top. A depression forms at the top of the kernel upon ripening. Dent corn is the most widely cultivated group among others. Plants ty... |
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Use Direction
Use Direction
Dual-purpose hybrids: for silage and grain in all growing regions. These are "stay-green" type hybrids, meaning the plants remain green for a longer period. However, this does not affect the sugar, cellulose, and hemicellulose content, nor the degree of lignification of the plant... |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Originator | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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