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P8000
Corn
PIONEER s.a.User rating
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FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
About product
A reliable choice for stable grain yields and high-quality silage with advanced biological resistance.
FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Use Direction
Grain, Silage
Description
Technical Profile of the P8000 Hybrid
The breeding strategy of Pioneer s.a. regarding the P8000 hybrid focuses on balancing adaptability across a wide FAO range (90–1240) with high yield potential. As a simple hybrid with dent grain type, it is engineered for intensive production, serving as a robust solution for both commercial grain production and high-energy silage harvesting.
Pathogen Resistance and Biological Resilience
The core of P8000’s durability lies in its genetically fixed resistance to significant crop pathogens:
- Smut diseases: The hybrid demonstrates strong resistance to common and head smut, protecting ear integrity and ensuring high-quality silage production.
- Stalk rot/smut protection: Specific resistance to these pathogens minimizes the risk of lodging, ensuring crop stability until the harvest stage, even in variable environmental conditions.
Productivity Engineering
The dent grain structure of P8000 is optimized for rapid moisture release during maturation. This is a critical factor for producers looking to streamline harvest schedules and reduce post-harvest grain drying costs. The hybrid's hardiness enables efficient deployment across diverse climatic zones, where its inherent resistance to fungal pathogens reduces the reliance on heavy fungicide applications, ultimately improving the cost-efficiency of the final agricultural output.
Crop & resistance
Disease 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... |
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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 | PIONEER s.a. |
| Country | USA |
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