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L 72 V 029
Corn
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Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Yellow-Orange, Flint
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Fresh Market, Food Products, Groats, Recycling, Fresh Corn, Canned Corn
About product
A benchmark flint maize hybrid for the food industry and the fresh-market segment.
Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Yellow-Orange, Flint
Use Direction
Fresh Consumption, Fresh Market, Food Products, Groats, Recycling, Fresh Corn, Canned Corn
Description
Serbian Breeding for the Premium Market
The L 72 V 029 hybrid from the legendary Zemun Polje Maize Research Institute is far from a standard forage crop. Unlike mass-market field hybrids focused solely on grain volume, this product is engineered specifically for the fresh-market segment. Its key advantage lies in its genetics: it is a classic flint maize type, which is valued by processors and culinary experts significantly higher than dent corn alternatives.
The Power of Flint Grain
- Textural Excellence: High vitreous endosperm content ensures the grain remains firm and "bouncy" even after heat treatment. It resists turning mushy, maintaining its shape perfectly during boiling or canning.
- Nutritional Quality: The flint grain of L 72 V 029 offers a distinct sweet-nutty flavor profile, making it a favorite for high-grade cornmeal production and the healthy food industry.
- Versatile Processing: The structural integrity allows this hybrid to be used in extrusion processes, where high raw material density is critical for product quality.
Who Is This Hybrid For?
L 72 V 029 is the professional choice for farmers targeting niche markets or holding direct contracts with food manufacturers. If your goal is the fresh-corn market (vacuum-packed cobs or frozen products) or supplying industrial mills, this hybrid delivers a high-quality yield with minimal waste. This is not just "volume corn" for livestock; it is a value-added tool. Drawbacks: it requires strict adherence to harvesting schedules, as delaying the harvest can complicate processing due to the grain's high hardness.
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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 | Институт Кукурузы Земун Поле |
| Country | Serbia |
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