Maize LG3216

Corn LG3216 is a medium-maturing hybrid with FAO 230, developed for silage production. The plant is tall, with medium-intensity anthocyanic leaf sheath coloring and slightly curved green leaf blades forming a small angle with the stem. The ear has a conical-cylindrical shape, varying from medium to long length, with weakly expressed anthocyanic tassel and stamen coloring. The grain is semi-silky, yellow-orange in color, indicating high quality for feed purposes. The average grain yield over test years was 125 c/ha, with a maximum of 163 c/ha, at an average grain moisture content at harvest of 25.4%. Grain yield reaches 77.2%, with a 1000-grain weight of 360 g. The grain contains 11.2% protein, 74.6% starch, and 3.9% fat, ensuring a high nutritional value. Protein yield per hectare reaches 11.2 c, starch — 77.9 c, oil — 3.9 c, making this hybrid effective for animal feeding. When grown for silage, LG3216 demonstrates high dry matter yield — on average 232 c/ha, with a maximum of 338 c/ha. The average dry matter content in green mass is 32.8%, with protein content in dry matter reaching 7.2%, and protein yield per hectare — 16.8 c. The hybrid is characterized by lodging resistance, contributing to stable yields and ease of agronomic management. All these characteristics make corn LG3216 a reliable choice for farmers focused on obtaining high-quality silage and grain.