Maize Mv Ducat

Stable Yields in Temperate Climatic Conditions

Hungarian breeding by Martonvasar has held a leading position in intensive crop production for decades. The Mv Dukat hybrid from ARI HAS is a classic tool for farmers focused on obtaining commercial grain with predictable moisture release. With a vegetation period of 110–120 days, the hybrid fits perfectly into the technological maps of farms in the Central and Southern regions, allowing for harvest completion before the onset of prolonged autumn rains.

Field Application: Why Growers Choose This Hybrid

Mv Dukat is a simple hybrid, which ensures high uniformity of crops and even ripening across the entire field. The dent-type grain provides optimal cob density, which directly affects the 1000-kernel weight and, consequently, the final gross harvest.

In real-world production, Mv Dukat is chosen to solve the following tasks:

• Drying Cost Reduction: The hybrid is known for its ability to effectively shed moisture in the field, reducing post-harvest grain processing costs at drying facilities.
• Intensive Technology: The variety is responsive to mineral fertilizers and requires maintaining optimal plant density until harvest time.
• Stability: Thanks to Hungarian genetics, the hybrid demonstrates resistance to temperature fluctuations in mid-summer, which is critical for forming full, well-filled cobs.

Agronomists note that using this hybrid minimizes risks of yield loss during delayed springs or hot August weather. It is a reliable "workhorse" for farms where the priority is to obtain quality grain with a high starch content, which is essential for feed production and the processing industry.