Lotandem

2025 Breeding Innovation: The Potential of "Lotandem"

The "Lotandem" maize hybrid is a new development from the Institute of Grain Crops of the NAAS of Ukraine, officially registered in 2025. This hybrid is designed for farmers seeking a balance between vigorous vegetative growth and high-quality grain characteristics.

Agronomic Profile and Morphology

The plant is characterized by significant height, ensuring substantial biomass. Low ear placement facilitates mechanized harvesting and reduces losses during combining. The medium-width leaf blade, with its intense green color and wavy edges, indicates high photosynthetic activity.

Purpose and Market Quality

"Lotandem" shows medium ear length and diameter, making it a versatile solution for various applications:

• Processing: Stable physical grain parameters allow for efficient use in the milling and cereal industries.
• Storage and Logistics: Due to the balanced ear structure, the grain threshes well, which is critical for maintaining market appearance during long-term storage in elevators.
• Fresh Consumption: Moderate anthocyanin coloration and physiological development features make the product suitable for the food-grade grain market.

The medium-to-late flowering period of the tassel and silk allows the plant to efficiently utilize moisture during critical development phases, which directly impacts ear filling and the final yield of marketable produce.