Odessa 411C — a high-yielding corn variety intended for universal use in food, feed, and technical purposes. Corn is one of the most important feed crops, providing livestock with concentrated feeds, silage, and green mass. Corn grain contains 9–12% protein, 65–70% carbohydrates, 4–8% oil, and 1.5% minerals, making it a valuable source of energy and nutrients. Due to its high carotene content, yellow corn is especially beneficial for pig feeding, enhancing their productivity. Corn grain is widely used in compound feed, as well as in the production of food products such as flour, grits, starch, syrups, and medicinal vegetable oils.
Odessa 411C is distinguished by its high yield and resistance to adverse conditions. It is well-suited for cultivation in various climatic zones, including steppe and forest-steppe regions. Plants reach a height of approximately 220–270 cm, have 12–17 leaves, and form ears 19–24 cm long with 12–18 rows of kernels. The grain is yellow, with a cream-colored, toothed appearance, weighing approximately 250–270 g per 1,000 kernels and containing about 9.7% protein. The corn is resistant to lodging, drought, cold, and diseases such as rust and powdery mildew. Seed treatment with insecticide, fungicide, and growth stimulator may be applied for additional protection.
Odessa 411C has wide applications not only in animal feeding but also in the food industry. Products made from its grain range from traditional national dishes to confectionery items and beverages. Additionally, corn is used to produce technical products such as ethyl alcohol, glycerin, and organic acids. In agronomy, corn serves as an excellent preceding crop for other crops, improving agricultural efficiency. Due to its high yield and nutritional value, the Odessa 411C variety is an important component in agriculture and the food industry.
