DKS 3805
Corn
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A reliable grain hybrid with high starch content and strong resistance to Fusarium.
Description
Stability and Performance in the Field
Selecting a corn hybrid is always about balancing yield potential with production risks. Monsanto's DKC 3805 meets the demand for a consistently high-yielding grain hybrid. With its dent grain type and a starch content of 71%, it is a robust solution for intensive grain production.
Crop Health as a Foundation for Profit
The primary advantage of this hybrid is its proven resistance to Fusarium. In an era where pathogens pose a significant threat to profitability, the genetic resistance of DKC 3805 helps reduce fungicide input costs and minimizes post-harvest quality losses. It is highly resilient, maintaining excellent ear quality even under stressful environmental conditions.
Agronomic Recommendations
With its mid-early maturity, DKC 3805 provides flexibility in scheduling the harvest season. The hybrid exhibits excellent dry-down characteristics, which is critical for reducing energy costs associated with post-harvest drying.
- Planting Density: Recommended density ranges from 50,000 to 75,000 plants per hectare, depending on moisture availability and soil fertility.
- End-use: Primarily for grain production.
- Grain Type: Dent grain, ensuring high test weight and efficiency during threshing.
Who should choose this hybrid? DKC 3805 is the ideal choice for growers targeting premium quality grain while looking to mitigate risks associated with fungal diseases. It is a reliable "workhorse" for those who trust Monsanto’s proven breeding and demand predictable, scalable results at the weighbridge.
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| Ripening | Mid-early ripening |
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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. |
60-70 thousand pcs/ha, 50-60 thousand pcs/ha, 65-75 thousand pcs/ha |
| Starch content, % | 71 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | MONSANTO |
| Originator | MONSANTO |
| Country | USA |
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