Corn

VN 63

FAO 280

Description of the hybrid

The hybrid has increased tolerance to arid conditions. Suitable for cultivation in all zones, both by intensive technology and by technology of minimal tillage. Very fast moisture release.

Main features

FAO
280
Type
simple
Ripening group
mid-early
Using direction
grain, silo

Morphological and agronomic characteristics

Grain type
siliceous-odontoid
Plant height, cm
270
Height of corncob attachment, cm
100
Average yield for the years of testing, t/ha
10,8
Potential yield, t/ha
15,5

Yield structure

Rows of grains, pcs
16
Grains in a row, pcs
35-40

Resistance to diseases and stress factors

Helminthosporiosis
8/9
Fusariosis
7/9
Ustilago zeae
7/9
Lodging
8/9
Drought
8/9

Plant density before harvesting for grain (thousand plants/ha)

  • Woodland — 80-90
  • Forest steppe — 65-80
  • Steppe — 60-70

Hybrid yield in soil and climatic conditions, 2023

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Corn

VN 63

FAO 280
Type
simple
Ripening group
mid-early
Using direction
grain, silo