DKC4631
Corn
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A high-yielding dent corn hybrid designed for superior silage quality and biofuel efficiency.
Description
Consistent Silage Performance
Operating with the Monsanto DKC4631 hybrid provides farm managers with a reliable tool for high-quality silage production and biofuel output. Developed by Estacion Experimental Fontezuela, this dent corn hybrid is engineered for stability, allowing growers to maximize biomass yield even in intensive farming systems.
Disease Resistance and Management
The DKC4631 stands out due to its robust defensive traits. Its natural resilience against Northern Corn Leaf Blight (Helminthosporium) and Common Smut (Ustilago maydis) minimizes the need for frequent chemical intervention. Furthermore, the hybrid exhibits strong resistance against Fusarium and Head Smut, ensuring that the crop remains healthy throughout the long 120-140 day maturation period.
- Grain Type: Dent, ensuring high starch digestibility and quality silage.
- Maturity: 120-140 days, suited for efficient late-season harvesting.
- Planting Density: Flexible, ranging from 50-55k plants/ha in standard conditions to 75-80k plants/ha for high-fertility environments.
Operational Efficiency
For operators, the DKC4631 offers consistency. Its uniform growth habit simplifies harvesting operations, reducing downtime and mechanical stress during collection. By focusing on silage and biofuel end-uses, this Monsanto hybrid helps streamline input costs per ton of forage. Whether you are managing dairy operations or renewable energy supplies, maintaining the recommended plant density ensures optimal performance and maximum dry matter recovery from your fields.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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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 | 120-140 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. |
50-55 thousand pcs/ha, 75-80 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Originator | Estacion Experimental Fontezuela |
| Patent holder | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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