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DS1897B
Corn
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Ripening
160-180 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Silage
About product
High-yielding silage hybrid engineered for feed quality and robust disease resistance.
Ripening
160-180 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Silage
Description
Silage excellence by DOW AgroSciences
The DS1897B corn hybrid represents a specialized breeding outcome tailored for intensive livestock farming. Developed by DOW AgroSciences in collaboration with Agrigenetics and Mycogen Seeds, this hybrid leverages the extensive genetic expertise of Pioneer Hi-bred International. It is designed to maximize biomass production, making it a cornerstone for high-energy silage programs.
Agronomic profile and durability
Classified as a late-maturing hybrid with a 160–180 day cycle, the DS1897B is built for environments where season length allows for full physiological development. Its flint-type kernels ensure high density and excellent nutrient retention during the fermentation process. In terms of plant health, the hybrid demonstrates strong resilience against eyespot (Cercosporella herpotrichoides) and effective resistance to Cercospora leaf spot, significantly reducing yield risks associated with late-season pathogen pressure.
Strategic application in feeding
Choosing the DS1897B is a strategic decision for producers focused on cattle nutrition. As a simple hybrid, it offers remarkable field uniformity, simplifying harvest logistics and ensuring a consistent input for silage bunkers. Its genetic background provides the necessary fiber digestibility and starch content required for modern dairy and beef operations, solidifying its reputation as a reliable tool in the DOW AgroSciences portfolio.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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| Ripening | 160-180 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 |
| Manufacturer | DOW AgroSciences |
| Originator | Pioneer Hi-bred International |
| Originator | Thilo Wegenas |
| Originator | Agrigenetics d |
| Originator | A Mycogen Seeds |
| Originator | b |
| Originator | Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe |
| Originator | Pioneer Hi-bred International |
| Patent holder | DOW AgroSciences |
| Patent holder | Agrigenetics d |
| Patent holder | A Mycogen Seeds |
| Patent holder | b |
| Country | USA |
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