Odilo

Technological potential of the Odilo hybrid

Austrian breeding from Saatbau traditionally emphasizes the balance between hybrid plasticity and productivity. Odilo is a simple corn hybrid with an FAO of 340, engineered to produce stable grain yields in temperate climate conditions. The core of its breeding is adaptability to temperature fluctuations and efficient utilization of cumulative growing degree days.

Grain productivity and morphology

The «flint-dent» grain type was selected for a specific technical purpose: it combines high starch density (from the flint parent) with rapid filling (from the dent parent). For an agronomist, this translates into two critical factors: high test weight and intensive moisture loss during maturation. In field conditions, Odilo demonstrates excellent cob filling, which correlates directly with grain yield during threshing.

Agronomic advantages

• Moisture management: Due to its genetic structure, the hybrid effectively sheds moisture during the autumn, which reduces grain drying costs.
• Intensive growth: Odilo shows an energetic start during early vegetation, which is critical for weed competition in the field.
• Resistance: Genetically incorporated tolerance to major corn pathogens allows for a reduced fungicide load, focusing instead on pest protection.

Choosing Odilo is justified in soils with a high agro-background, where the hybrid can fully realize its tillering potential and cob productivity. It is a technological tool for farms that plan harvesting schedules based on efficient logistics and superior grain quality.