Maize BELLA 451

BELLA 451 — a medium-late maturing white-seeded corn hybrid with a vegetation period of about 115 days, classified as FAO 450. Plants are tall, reaching heights of 300–315 cm, with cylindrical ears located at a height of 120–150 cm. The number of rows of kernels per ear ranges from 12–14, the weight of one ear varies from 260 to 275 g, and the length ranges from 21 to 25 cm. The kernels are white, dent or semi-dent, with a grain yield of 73–75%. Grain yield may reach up to 68 centners per hectare at the recommended planting density of 40,000 plants per hectare.

The hybrid exhibits moderate resistance to lodging and responds well to irrigation and fertilizer application, which contributes to increased productivity. BELLA 451 is suitable for cultivation in various regions, including the North Caucasus, Middle Volga, Ural, and West Siberian regions, where it is used both for grain and silage. The average grain yield in the Middle Volga region is about 64.6 centners per hectare, with maximum yields reaching up to 115.1 centners per hectare. The average yield of dry matter in silage mass reaches 127.5 centners per hectare, with maximum values up to 314.8 centners per hectare.

This corn hybrid is the result of breeding work aimed at developing high-yielding and adaptable varieties suited to different climatic conditions. Its characteristics make it highly sought after in the agro-industrial complex, ensuring stable and high yields of both grain and silage mass, which is crucial for effective agricultural management.