LUDMILA — a mid-early simple modified hybrid of corn (Zea mays L.), intended for grain and silage cultivation in various regions. The plant is characterized by high yield and adaptability to climatic conditions of the Central, Central Chernozem, Middle Volga, and Lower Volga regions. The vegetation period varies from 78 to 145 days depending on the region, allowing flexible use of the hybrid in different agroclimatic zones. The plant is tall, with medium-width leaves and slightly curved shape, and the ear is cylindrical, medium in length and diameter, with short or medium-length peduncle. A distinctive feature of the hybrid is the intermediate grain type, closer to dent, with characteristic orange coloring on the upper part and yellow-orange on the lower part of the grain. Anthocyanin coloring of the plant is weak: slight coloring of the first leaf sheath, roots at the stem and silk, and absent or very weakly expressed on the spikelet scales. The tassel has medium density of spikelets, with the main axis positioned higher than the long upper lateral branch, and medium-height lateral branches, ensuring good yield formation. The hybrid LUDMILA demonstrates high grain and dry matter yield. In the Central region, the average grain yield reaches 119 c/ha, which is 25.9% higher than the standard, with grain moisture around 23.6%. In the Central Chernozem region, the yield is 80 c/ha with moisture of 4.5%, and in the Middle Volga region — 96.3 c/ha of dry matter with dry matter content of 38.3%. In the Lower Volga region, grain yield reaches 63.3 c/ha, and dry matter yield — 94.1 c/ha with grain moisture of 22.6%. These figures confirm the high productivity and stability of the hybrid under various conditions, making LUDMILA an attractive choice for agricultural producers.
