Gazel
Corn
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A reliable choice for high-quality grain with excellent dry-down and disease resistance.
Description
Stable grain yields for intensive farming
The Syngenta 'Gazelle' corn hybrid is the choice of agronomists who prioritize predictable results and high-quality grain. With an FAO rating of 340, this hybrid perfectly fits into farming operations focused on producing marketable grain with minimal harvest losses.
Agronomic Advantages
- High phytosanitary reliability: Genetic resistance to Fusarium and boil smut significantly reduces the risk of crop infection. This allows for more efficient plant protection programming without relying on excessive fungicide applications.
- Dent grain type: 'Gazelle' demonstrates excellent dry-down rates during maturity. This is a critical factor for reducing post-harvest grain drying costs, directly impacting overall production profitability.
- Simple hybrid: Uniform plant development across the field ensures even maturation, which simplifies combine settings and increases harvest purity.
Planting Recommendations
To realize the maximum yield potential, the manufacturer recommends maintaining a plant density between 65,000 and 80,000 plants per hectare. Sowing density decisions should be based on regional moisture availability and the soil fertility level. 'Gazelle' is highly responsive to high-level mineral nutrition, making it an excellent choice for intensive cultivation technologies.
This hybrid delivers consistent results when grown for grain, ensuring high test weight and quality desired in both processing and export markets. It is an optimal choice for farmers seeking 'insurance' through resistance to common corn diseases combined with high productivity.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
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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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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... |
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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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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
65000-80000 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta |
| Country | Switzerland |
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