Maize K 140

Technical Performance of the K 140 Hybrid

The K 140 maize hybrid, developed by Ooo Sp Ssk Kukuruza under the guidance of Yury Sotchenko and Anna Gorbacheva, represents a high-efficiency solution for grain production. Leveraging genetic insights from the Kiskun Research Centre, this hybrid is engineered for consistency and yield stability across varying climatic conditions.

Disease Resistance and Grain Characteristics

A major technical advantage of the K 140 is its robust genetic immunity profile. The hybrid has been specifically bred to withstand significant agricultural pathogens that impact grain quality:

• Loose smut;
• Common smut;
• Fusarium, which ensures the integrity of the grain even in high-moisture pre-harvest environments.

The dent-type, yellow kernel structure is optimized for efficient harvesting and post-harvest drying processes. With a maturity rating (FAO 90–1240), this mid-season hybrid shows accelerated biological development, ensuring the plant reaches physiological maturity within the desired timeframe, maximizing grain yield per hectare.

Agronomic Advantages

K 140 is designed for intensive cultivation systems. Its architecture emphasizes a balance between vegetative mass and root system development, which ensures excellent stalk strength and resistance to lodging. This structural stability simplifies mechanical harvesting and maximizes throughput. By choosing K 140, producers gain a reliable tool for high-output grain farming with predictable response rates to fertilizer application and precise crop management.