KV 5 F 279 X KV 5133 — a mid-early hybrid of fodder maize, designed for high yields of grain and silage. Plants reach a height of 250–270 cm, have a red stalk, and do not lodge, contributing to their resistance to lodging. The cylindrical ear, 22–23 cm long, is located 85–95 cm above the base of the plant and contains 16 rows of kernels, with 40–42 kernels per row. The kernels are yellow, cream-colored, and dent-shaped, with a 1000-kernel weight of approximately 290–300 g. The hybrid exhibits high resistance to adverse factors: lodging, cold tolerance, susceptibility to major diseases, and pest damage, confirmed by resistance ratings of 9 points. High seed germination (98%) and potential grain yields of up to 12–12.5 t/ha, and silage yields of 50–65 t/ha, make this hybrid attractive for cultivation in various climatic zones, including the Steppe, Forest-Steppe, and Polесьe. KV 5 F 279 X KV 5133 is suitable for fodder use, providing stable and high-quality feed for livestock. Its characteristics allow effective use in agronomic technologies aimed at achieving maximum productivity with minimal risk of yield loss.
