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Pivden 480 SV
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
160-180 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Wax-like
About product
A reliable hybrid of Ukrainian breeding for stable, high-yield grain and silage production.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
160-180 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Wax-like
Description
A Reliable Choice for Intensive Farming
Developed by the Institute of Grain Crops of NAAS, the "Pivden 480 SV" hybrid is a prime example of domestic breeding adapted to the climatic challenges of Ukraine's steppe and forest-steppe zones. This simple hybrid demonstrates high plasticity, making it a reliable solution for both grain production and high-quality silage harvesting.
Agrotechnological Profile
The variety belongs to the mid-late maturity group, requiring 160–180 days to reach full maturity. Its FAO 480–490 rating implies that yield potential is realized best under sufficient moisture levels and high-quality field management. The waxy grain type is particularly valued by processors, offering specific physical and chemical properties in the final product.
- Biological Resilience: Breeders have focused on plant health. The hybrid shows pronounced resistance to common smut, which significantly reduces losses during storage and transportation.
- Phytosanitary Control: High resistance to head smut allows for reduced expenditure on fungicidal crop treatments.
- Versatility: The dual-purpose use for grain and silage provides farmers with flexibility in managing their crop rotation structure.
By investing in "Pivden 480 SV," producers receive a predictable outcome from a breeding program backed by years of field trials in local conditions. It is a balanced choice for farms focusing on intensive corn cultivation technologies with an emphasis on consistent harvest quality.
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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 | 160-180 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 |
| Originator | ІЗПР УААН |
| Country | Ukraine |
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