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DM Liberty
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
90-100 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
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About product
A reliable early-maturing hybrid designed for high-quality grain yields with robust biological resistance to common pathogens.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
90-100 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Description
Stable yields through intensive management
DM Liberty, developed by the Institute of Grain Crops of the NAAS, is designed for growers utilizing intensive cultivation techniques. Within the early-maturing segment (FAO 90–1240), this simple hybrid stands out for its predictability and adaptability across various Ukrainian climatic zones.
Key advantages
- Crop Health: The genetically ingrained high resistance to common smut and the European corn borer significantly reduces the need for heavy fungicide and insecticide applications during critical growth stages.
- Efficiency: The dent-type grain provides high test weight and excellent dry-down properties, allowing for early harvest (90–100 days) and avoiding potential autumn weather complications.
- Defensive barrier: The hybrid shows marked resistance to helminthosporiosis, loose smut, and onion stem smut, making it a reliable choice for farms practicing monoculture crop rotation.
Who is this hybrid for?
DM Liberty is ideal for farmers focused on grain production who aim to maximize the short growing season. It does not require complex technical maneuvers, though it reaches its full potential on fertile soils when seeded at the optimal density. It is a workhorse that forgives minor management oversights but requires strict adherence to seeding rates tailored for intensive hybrids.
Potential drawbacks
It is important to note that as a simple hybrid, DM Liberty is demanding regarding soil fertility. Reducing fertilizer inputs in hopes of an early harvest can lead to a significant decrease in 1000-kernel weight. This is not a hybrid that will perform well on extremely depleted soils without consistent agronomic support.
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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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| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Originator | Grain Crops Institute NAAS |
| Country | Ukraine |
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