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DroughtGard® Corn Hybrids: Bayer’s Drought Resistant Corn Trait

Built on Bayer’s advancing trait systems, DroughtGard® Hybrids stabilize yield potential under drought stress and reduce risk during unpredictable weather conditions.
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The Foundational Innovation for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Moving beyond pest protection, DroughtGard Hybrids define Bayer’s category-defining breakthrough into abiotic stress management. With a legacy of weather resilience, Bayer has established the industry’s expectation for the overall profitability and health of every acre

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Minimize Risk, Maximize Corn Yield Stability

Hydroefficiency works as the plant’s internal mechanism to help manage the gap during rainfall shortages, supporting plant performance in tough seasons and helping you avoid downside risk of yield loss when drought stress occurs.

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DEKALB® Seed

Help protect yield potential against above-ground pests with DEKALB DroughtGard® Hybrids.

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Channel® Seed

Talk to your Channel® SeedPro to get personalized insights on planting Channel® DroughtGard® Hybrids on your acres. 

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Work with the partner closest to you to find the right DroughtGard® Hybrids for your operation.

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Built for Better Drought Resistance

See how DroughtGard® Hybrids can help you manage risk of yield loss under drought stress.

  • The Role of cspB

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    • A scientific diagram illustrating the DNA and genetic traits behind DroughtGard corn on a dark background.

    DroughtGard® Hybrids contain cspB, a gene that stabilizes RNA strands and allows protein production to continue during low moisture levels. This process maximizes hydroefficiency in corn, where the plant activates a stress response that allows it to conserve soil moisture and increase kernel development.

  • Top-End Yield

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    • An infographic illustrating the cellular biotechnology and protein development that provides drought tolerance in corn.

    DroughtGard Hybrids combine a specialized drought-tolerant biotech trait with elite, locally adapted germplasm selected specifically to eliminate yield penalties during favorable weather.

A scientific diagram illustrating the DNA and genetic traits behind DroughtGard corn on a dark background.

​Innovative Corn Traits Technology to Solve Climate Challenges

By proving that genetic modification can stabilize yields during water deficits, the evolution of trait technology in DroughtGard Hybrids has opened the door for a relentless pursuit of solving future climate challenges, so farmers can increase yield even under limited water conditions.

Optimize Your Operation With the Latest Expert Advice

Adjust Your Combine Settings After Drought 

When drought hits, learn how to fine-tune your combine settings to reduce harvest losses, improve grain quality and get the most from every acre.  

Protect Pollination During Heat Stress

Heat and drought can affect corn pollination. Learn how you can keep yield potential high even as kernel development becomes impacted. 

Choose the Right Corn After Drought

Select next season’s corn hybrids with confidence by learning how to evaluate performance after a drought. 

Disclaimer

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW GRAIN MARKETING AND ALL OTHER STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS.