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DKS 3088
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
Early
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
About product
A reliable dent corn hybrid from Monsanto featuring excellent resistance to Fusarium and high grain yield.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
Early
Hybrid Type
Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Description
Stability and Potential of DKC 3088 by Monsanto
In the hybrid corn market, Monsanto's breeding products traditionally occupy a niche of benchmark solutions for intensive farming. The DKC 3088 model is a prime example of dent corn, focused on producing commercial grain with predictable results. Developed in the USA, this hybrid has established itself over years of use in various climatic zones as a reliable tool for farms that prioritize early maturity without sacrificing total yield volume.
Agronomic Profile and Resistance
One of the key characteristics of DKC 3088 is its combination of high yield potential and biological endurance. Monsanto's breeders have paid special attention to the plant's defense complex. Under field conditions, the hybrid demonstrates high resistance to key pathogens threatening corn crops: Fusarium ear rot and common smut. This allows farmers to minimize risks of grain quality loss, even in seasons with high infectious pressure.
- Grain type: Dent corn, ensuring excellent moisture dry-down during maturation.
- Application: Strictly for grain production, highly adapted for modern mechanical harvesting technologies.
- Growth rate: Early maturity allows for scheduling harvest during optimal agronomic windows.
The combination of dent grain and an early vegetation cycle makes DKC 3088 a flexible asset in crop rotation. Farms choose this hybrid for its ability to clear the field quickly, freeing up acreage for winter crops. The stability of DKC 3088 across various soil types and its predictable performance under intensive management make it a reliable choice for agronomists aiming for a balance between high productivity and crop reliability.
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 | Early |
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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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