DM Eskiz
Corn
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A reliable dent-type maize hybrid with high resistance to smut diseases and excellent grain-fill efficiency.
Description
Technical Profile of the DM Eskiz Hybrid
Developed by the Institute of Grain Crops of NAAS, this simple maize hybrid is engineered for high-yield grain production. The breeding focus centers on reconciling a short growth cycle (90–100 days) with robust physiological resistance to common pathogens.
Biological Defense and Morphology
A primary engineering advantage of DM Eskiz is its genetic resistance to common smut. The structural development of the ear and kernel is designed to optimize grain filling and maturation:
- Dent-type kernel: ensures high moisture release rates during the maturation phase, reducing post-harvest drying costs.
- Resilience against Ustilago diseases: engineered resistance to boil smut, loose smut, and head smut minimizes yield losses during the critical reproductive stages.
Operational Sowing Parameters
To maximize performance, the hybrid requires precise plant population management based on local soil moisture availability:
- 55,000–60,000 plants/ha: recommended for regions with limited moisture and rain-fed conditions.
- 70,000–80,000 plants/ha: recommended for intensive farming systems with optimal moisture levels.
With an FAO rating of 90–1240, the hybrid is highly versatile for short-season rotations, allowing for timely harvest and ensuring grain quality requirements for commercial use.
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 | 90-100 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. |
55-60 thousand pcs/ha, 70-80 thousand pcs/ha |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Originator | Grain Crops Institute NAAS |
| Country | Ukraine |
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