P9889
Corn
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Advanced dent-type hybrid designed for high-starch grain production.
Description
High-Performance Grain Yield
The P9889 hybrid from Pioneer s.a. is a strategic choice for producers focusing on top-tier grain quality and high starch content (up to 77%). This dent-type hybrid is specifically engineered for intensive grain production and is highly valued in the ethanol industry, where starch concentration is the primary driver of processing profitability.
Agronomic Traits and Disease Resistance
With a maturity range of 140–160 days, this hybrid falls into the mid-to-late maturity category. The robust genetic profile developed by Pioneer provides excellent field-level phytosanitary security. Field observations confirm that P9889 shows strong resistance to boil smut and helminthosporium, effectively reducing the need for intensive fungicide applications and safeguarding harvest quality until the day of combining.
Seeding Recommendations
- For regions with adequate moisture, an optimal seeding rate of 70,000–75,000 plants per hectare is recommended.
- In areas with limited moisture or under extensive farming conditions, decreasing the density to 55,000–60,000 plants per hectare is advised to ensure optimal ear development and yield consistency.
By selecting P9889, you are utilizing proven American genetics that consistently delivers high performance even under fluctuating environmental conditions, providing your farming operation with predictable and reliable results at harvest.
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... |
90–1240 |
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| Ripening | 140-160 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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Recommended Density
Recommended Density
Optimal productivity is achieved at a planting density of 4000-5500 plants/ha. Possible planting scheme: 300-500x40-80 cm. |
55-60 thousand pcs/ha, 70-75 thousand pcs/ha |
| Starch content, % | 74, 75, 76, 77, 79 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Manufacturer | PIONEER s.a. |
| Originator | PIONEER s.a. |
| Originator | Pioneer Hi-bred International |
| Originator | Pioneer Hi-bred International |
| Country | USA |
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