PX 2 F 42
Corn
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A premium sweet corn hybrid designed for fresh market quality and industrial processing efficiency.
Description
Genetic Potential and Culinary Performance
The ПХ 2 Ф 42 sweet corn hybrid by Pioneer s.a. is a selection result specifically engineered for the fresh produce market and industrial food processing. The breeder, Pioneer Overseas Corporation, has incorporated key traits that define this hybrid as an industry benchmark for boiled corn production. Its intermediate grain type offers the optimal balance of texture and sweetness, essential for high-quality fresh consumption.
Technological Grain Characteristics
The yellow-orange dent-shaped (зубовидный) kernels are a clear indicator of the hybrid's technological efficiency. This grain morphology provides:
- High ear uniformity and fill rate, which directly correlates to maximum yield.
- Mechanical processing efficiency, allowing for easy grain detachment during automated harvesting for canning or freezing.
- Superior endosperm density, maintaining commercial quality and shelf-life during transport.
Agronomic Profile and Maturity
Falling into the mid-to-late maturity category with an FAO range of 90–1240, ПХ 2 Ф 42 requires precise adherence to the agronomic calendar. For commercial producers, this allows for strategic harvesting windows and consistent market supply. The biological stability guaranteed by Pioneer Overseas Corporation ensures predictable field performance, high plant uniformity, and robustness against environmental stresses typical of corn-growing regions.
Deploying this hybrid is a strategic choice for operations prioritizing superior taste and quality. ПХ 2 Ф 42 serves as an essential tool for growers aiming to meet both strict retail standards and the efficiency demands of industrial farming.
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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 | Mid-late maturity |
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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. |
| Originator | Pioneer Overseas Corporation |
| Originator | Rosulj Milorad |
| Patent holder | Pioneer Overseas Corporation |
| Country | USA |
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