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DK 243
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
About product
A stable grain-focused hybrid featuring rapid moisture dry-down and exceptional crop uniformity.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Description
Technical Overview: The Monsanto DK 243 Hybrid
The DK 243 maize hybrid from Monsanto is engineered for high-intensity grain production, prioritizing structural uniformity and reliable yield stability. By utilizing a simple hybrid architecture, Monsanto has achieved high plant-to-plant consistency, which is a significant advantage for precision farming and automated harvesting processes.
Agronomic Profile and Efficiency
With an FAO rating of 240 and a maturity cycle of 100–110 days, this hybrid is well-suited for regions requiring rapid development to beat the end-of-season moisture limitations. The flint-dent grain texture serves as an optimal technical compromise: the flint component enhances early-season cold tolerance and stalk strength, while the dent portion ensures superior drying kinetics during the final stages of maturation.
- Seeding Density: Recommendations range from 65,000–70,000 plants/ha in moisture-stressed environments to 70,000–80,000 plants/ha under optimal water availability. Adhering to these density parameters is essential for maintaining proper cob development and ear size.
- Application: Optimized exclusively for grain production, with a focus on maximizing starch accumulation in the endosperm.
The practical value of DK 243 lies in its agronomic plasticity. Its shorter vegetative period allows the crop to effectively utilize moisture during the early summer, effectively bypassing late-season environmental stresses. The simple hybrid nature minimizes phenotypic variability, ensuring that crops reach maturity at the same time, which simplifies harvest timing and reduces grain damage during the threshing process.
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FAO
FAO
Corn hybrids are classified by maturity groups and by the FAO number. All corn hybrids are distributed according to the FAO scale. Under Central European conditions, a difference of 10 FAO units between hybrids results in a 1-2 day difference in their maturity. The higher the FAO... |
90–1240 |
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| Ripening | 100-110 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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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
65-70 thousand pcs/ha, 70-80 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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