DKC3579
Corn
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Intensive American-bred hybrid featuring high moisture release rates and stable grain yields.
Description
Genetic Potential and Hybrid Morphology
DKS3579 from Monsanto is a classic example of an intensive corn hybrid, focused exclusively on achieving high grain yield performance. American breeding standards from Monsanto prioritize stability under stress, and this model is no exception.
Dent Grain Type: Technological Advantages
The key feature of DKS3579 is its dent grain type. From an agronomist's perspective, this provides two distinct practical benefits:
- Moisture Release Rate: The dented shape of the kernel facilitates a more intense physical moisture loss process during maturation. This is critical for reducing energy costs in grain drying facilities.
- Accumulation Potential: This morphology allows the plant to accumulate dry matter more efficiently during the late vegetative stages, which directly converts into high thousand-kernel weight.
Adaptability and Usage
This hybrid is engineered for intensive cultivation technologies. When paired with optimal mineral nutrition and effective pest management, DKS3579 shows high responsiveness to the agro-environment. Its specific use as a grain-only crop dictates its structural architecture: a robust stalk to support the ear and high lodging resistance, which minimizes harvest losses when using machinery.
For agricultural enterprises targeting export-grade quality, this hybrid acts as a reliable tool. It offers predictable developmental dynamics, streamlining both the planning of the harvesting campaign and the subsequent logistics.
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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 |
| Country | USA |
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