KOLEKTOR — is an early-maturing, simple two-line hybrid sweet corn (Zea mays L.), included in the State Register for the Central Black Earth and Volga regions of Russia. The hybrid is characterized by medium plant height and broad leaves, as well as a cylindrical ear of medium length and thickness with a short or medium shank. The grain has an intermediate type, closer to dent, with a yellow upper part and yellow-orange lower part. Anthocyanin pigmentation of the ear stalk is strongly expressed, while pigmentation of other plant parts, such as the first leaf sheath, roots, and silk, varies from weak to absent. The vegetative period of the KOLEKTOR hybrid averages 114-116 days, corresponding to early maturity. Tassel flowering occurs in early or medium periods, and the tassel structure features sparse or moderately dense ears with a long main axis forming a medium angle with lateral branches. Grain yield in the Central Black Earth region averages 79.5 centners/ha, 22.9% higher than the standard, and in the Volga region — 68.3 centners/ha, 15% exceeding standard levels. Maximum yields in 2020 and 2019 reached 110.4 and 132.0 centners/ha respectively. The KOLEKTOR hybrid is intended for grain use and exhibits good adaptation to conditions in the Central Black Earth and Volga regions. Grain moisture at harvest averages 22.3% in the Central Black Earth region and 28.8% in the Volga region, facilitating storage and processing. Due to its characteristics and high yield, KOLEKTOR is a promising choice for agricultural producers focused on early harvest and quality grain.
