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OM 107
Corn
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Ripening
Medium Ripeness
Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Food Industry, Food, Biogas
About product
A reliable mid-ripening flint corn variety suitable for food processing, animal feed, and biogas production.
Ripening
Medium Ripeness
Hybrid Type
Variety (population)
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Food Industry, Food, Biogas
Description
A Legacy of Domestic Selection
The OM 107 maize variety represents a long-standing selection effort by Vladimir Semyonovich Ilyin and Antonina Mikhailovna Loginova. In a market currently dominated by high-cost imported hybrids, this variety remains a reliable choice for producers who value consistency, adaptability, and independence in seed sourcing.
Agronomic Profile and Versatility
OM 107 is classified as a mid-ripening variety. Its defining trait is the flint kernel type, which ensures high grain density and hardness. This physical property makes the harvest highly sought after across several key sectors:
- Food Industry: The quality of the endosperm makes it ideal for milling into cornmeal and grits.
- Livestock Production: The nutritional profile of the grain and the green biomass provides excellent feed value for livestock.
- Bioenergy: Due to its specific chemical properties, the crop is highly effective for biogas production.
The reputation of OM 107 is rooted in its reliability. Unlike patented hybrids that require annual seed purchases, this variety allows producers to utilize their own harvests for subsequent planting, significantly reducing production costs. The developers’ goal was to create a robust crop that maintains performance across varying climates while ensuring ease of harvest and processing efficiency.
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| Ripening | Medium Ripeness |
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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 | Ильин Владимир Семенович |
| Originator | Логинова Антонина Михайловна |
| Originator | Ильин Владимир Семенович |
| Patent holder | Логинова Антонина Михайловна |
| Patent holder | Ильин Владимир Семенович |
| Country | Russia |
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