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Yunga 260
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Ripening
110-120 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
About product
A simple hybrid with high starch concentration and comprehensive resistance to diseases and pests.
FAO
90–1240
Ripening
110-120 days
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Dent
Description
Technical profile of the Yunga 260 hybrid
The Selection and Genetics Institute has developed a solution focused on yield stability in areas with moderate humidity. Yunga 260 is a simple dent corn hybrid that demonstrates high adaptability to stress factors while maintaining productivity with a starch content of 72-76%. With an FAO range of 90–1240, this material can be used in various agro-climatic conditions, ensuring a growing season of 110 to 120 days.
Phytosanitary resistance and crop protection
The primary design focus of the breeders was to minimize losses caused by pathogens. The hybrid’s genetic architecture includes resistance to critical threats such as common smut. An important aspect is its tolerance to the European corn borer, which significantly reduces the risk of crop lodging and ear damage. Preventive protection is implemented against a wide spectrum of diseases:
- Root and stalk rots: suppressed at the genetic level.
- Mycoses: the selection effectively resists fusarium, which is crucial for maintaining grain quality during long-term storage.
- Helminthosporiosis: reduces the risk of premature desiccation of the leaf apparatus.
Practical cultivation recommendations
The versatility of the Yunga 260 hybrid allows for both grain and silage utilization. To achieve target yields, a plant density of 35 to 75 thousand plants per hectare is recommended. The choice of seeding density within this range depends directly on soil moisture availability and mineral nutrition levels. Due to high starch content, the material demonstrates excellent energy value for silage, making it a viable choice for livestock farms.
Crop & resistance
Disease resistance
Pest 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 | 110-120 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. |
35-75 thousand pcs/ha |
| Starch content, % | 72, 76 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Corn |
| Originator | PBGI-NCSCI |
| Country | Ukraine |
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