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ZP 278
Corn
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FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Grain
About product
Reliable Serbian hybrid offering high disease resistance against smuts and consistent grain yields.
FAO
90–1240
Hybrid Type
Simple Hybrid
Kernel Type
Flint
Use Direction
Grain
Description
Serbian Breeding for Consistent Yields
The ZP 278 hybrid, developed by the renowned Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje (Serbia), serves as a benchmark in European adaptive breeding. In the face of changing climate patterns, selecting genetic material capable of resisting pathogens while delivering high grain yield is crucial for modern agricultural success.
Biological Potential and Key Features
This simple hybrid, featuring flint-type kernels and a FAO rating of 90–1240, serves as a versatile tool for grain production. ZP 278 is highly regarded for its robust resistance to common maize diseases, particularly head smut and common smut. This genetic immunity helps producers reduce fungicide costs and minimizes the risk of harvest quality degradation, ensuring more reliable end-results.
Why Choose Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje
The Zemun Polje Institute has maintained its position as a global leader in maize selection for decades. Their breeding philosophy focuses on building plant resilience rather than just forced growth. By choosing ZP 278, growers benefit from predictable traits: strong stalk integrity, excellent ear filling, and high grain test weight. This hybrid is well-suited for operations focused on both extensive and intensive farming where consistency and field performance are the top priorities.
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 | Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje |
| Originator | Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje |
| Patent holder | Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje |
| Country | Serbia |
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