Crop ScienceUnited States
DKC68-48
Brand / CornDKC68-48 Brand is an attractive robust hybrid widely adapted to the 115 and 120 relative maturity zones, East to West, offering strong yield performance potential against current DEKALB portfolio offerings.
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SmartStax®
Maturity
118Strengths
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Hybrid has shown very good stress tolerance, performance stability and versatility across cropping rotations
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Excellent root strength and very good stalk strength
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Has demonstrated very good performance on both irrigated and dryland acres
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Can provide a very good Goss's Wilt tolerance as well as good greensnap tolerance for the Western corn belt
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Strong overall disease tolerance package with very good southern movement
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Product has exhibited good husk coverage on a semi-flex girthy ear type with very good grain quality and test weight; moderate food grade potential
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Prefers a medium population range
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For aggressive high yield targets, hybrid has shown response to increase management including fertility (nitrogen)
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National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Seedling Growth | 2 |
Emergence | 3 |
Root Strength | 2 |
Stalk Strength | 3 |
Drought Tolerance | 2 |
Greensnap Tolerance | 3 |
Plant Height | Tall |
Ear Placement | Med High |
Gdus To Mid-pollinationinfo_outline GDU (Growing Degree Unit): Ratings are based on observations and research using herbicides at labeled and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil pH or organic content. | 1380 |
Gdus To Black Layerinfo_outline GDU (Growing Degree Unit): Ratings are based on observations and research using herbicides at labeled and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil pH or organic content. | 2950 |
Value Added Trait | SS |
Relative Maturity | 118 |
Planting Rate | Medium |
New Product | NO |
Variety | 01086813 |
Staygreen | 3 |
Harvest Appearance | 2 |
Drydown | 3 |
Test Weight | 3 |
National Rating Scale1 = Excellent, 9 = Poor, NR = Not Recommended, - = data is insufficient at this time.
Growth Regulators Sensitivity | A |
Isoxazoles Sensitivity - Preemergence | A |
Sulfonylureas Sensitivity | A |
Herbicide SensitivityA = Acceptable, C = Caution, W = Warning. Environmental conditions may cause herbicide interactions different than indicated for a particular growing season.Herbicide ToleranceRatings are based on observations and research using herbicides at labeled and above labeled rates to simulate extreme environmental conditions, misapplication and adverse soil pH or organic content.
Cob Color | Red |
Kernel Cap Color | Yellow |
Kernel Row | 18 |
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