Maize LEXOR

The Genetic Architecture of the Lexor Hybrid

French breeding house RAGT has engineered the Lexor hybrid with a strong focus on biological grain protection. Based on a simple two-line hybrid structure, it ensures high crop uniformity and predictable performance under intensive management practices. This genetic design allows for maximizing grain yield per hectare while maintaining crop stability.

Phytosanitary Shield and Resistance

The core value of Lexor lies in its robust defense against a complex of pathogens that typically degrade crop quality during late vegetation stages. The hybrid exhibits high resistance to:

• Helminthosporiosis, preventing premature senescence of the leaf apparatus.
• Maize Fusarium, which is critical for maintaining grain commercial quality and minimizing mycotoxins.
• Various types of rot, which improves stalk strength and lodging resistance.

These traits are the result of specialized developments by Societe Ragt 2N S.A.S. In creating this hybrid, RAGT geneticists focused on mitigating risks associated with humid seasons, where the pathogen pressure is at its peak.

Agrotechnological Focus

Lexor is engineered exclusively for grain production. The hybrid's intensive metabolism demands precise timing of sowing and optimal nutrient availability. Due to its morphological structure, the hybrid efficiently converts accumulated nutrients into dry grain mass, ensuring high test weight and excellent moisture release during maturation. It is a technically balanced solution for farmers operating in regions with moderate to sufficient moisture, where protection against fungal disease complexes is a critical success factor.