ARGENTUM
FAO
250
Medium Early
- Good for grain
- Reacts well to improved agrotechnology
- Good dry-down ability during in mature phase
Potential grain yield ―
110-125 HWT/HA
TYPE, HEIGHT:
Modified single cross, medium Early
Plant height — 250-260 cm
Ear Height — 100-105 cm
EAR:
Length — 20-22 cm
Number of kernels rows on cob — 16
38-40 kernels in a row
Grain yield at threshing — 82-84%
GRAIN:
Dent yellow corn
Thsnd Kernel Weight — 280-295 g
Harvesting grain moisture — 15-17%
Resistant to:
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Cold9
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Drought8
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Fusarial head blight8
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Lodging9
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Smut diseases8
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European Corn Borer8