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NS-208
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
About product
A stable hybrid with high immunity to diseases and pests, suitable for both grain and silage production.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
100-110 days
Kernel Type
Flint-dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
Description
Genetic Potential and Adaptability of NS-208
Serbian breeding by IFVCNS (Novi Sad) is traditionally focused on stress resistance, and the NS-208 hybrid is a prime example. With an FAO rating of 90–1240, this hybrid demonstrates the stability characteristic of mid-early crops, maturing in the 100-110 day range. It is an optimal solution for farms focused on flexible use: the flint-dent grain type allows for efficient production of both grain and silage.
Biological Armor: Resistance to Phytopathogens
The key feature of NS-208 lies in its high field viability. The breeders at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (Novi Sad) have incorporated a comprehensive immune profile into the hybrid:
- Phytosanitary protection: The hybrid possesses significant resistance to Helminthosporium and Fusarium, which significantly reduces the risk of mycotoxin accumulation in the grain under high-humidity conditions.
- Common Smut: Genetic protection allows the crop to maintain ear integrity even in regions with a high infection pressure.
- Anti-stress capacity: High resistance to stem borer (Sesamia genus) damage minimizes lodging, which is critical for mechanized harvesting.
The practical value of this set of characteristics is clear: the grower achieves predictable results while reducing costs for fungicidal treatments. Its versatility—ranging from high-quality forage to high-energy silage—makes NS-208 a reliable asset in crop rotation for those who value European seed quality with proven performance.
Crop & resistance
Crop
Disease resistance
Pest 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 | 100-110 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 | IFVCNS (Novi Sad) |
| Originator | IFVCNS (Novi Sad) |
| Originator | Institute Of Field And Vegetable Crops |
| Originator | Institute for Field and Vegetable Crops |
| Originator | Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo Maksima |
| Originator | Rashko Popov, Lazar IAkovlevich, Drahitsa Simich, |
| Originator | Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad |
| Patent holder | Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad |
| Country | Serbia |
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