DK 391

Growing period (from sowing to physiological maturity of grain) 117 — 121 days

Morphological characteristics:

Stem, leaves and root:

— strong stem, medium length (240-270 cm)

— leaf arrangement — semi-erect

— dark green leaves

Ear:

— attachment height: 90 — 100 cm

— shape cylindric-conical

— ear length: 19 — 22 cm

— ear diameter: 4.5-5.0 cm

Grain:

— shape: dent

— color: yellow-orange

— potential yield 90-100 ц/ha

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Planting density at harvest:

60000 — 65000 pcs/ha

(dry conditions)

70000 — 85000 pcs/ha

(adequate moisture)

Harvest characteristics:

Number of rows in ear: 16-17

Number of kernels per row: 38-42

Kernel percentage (%): 82-85

1000-kernel weight (g): 290-320

ADVANTAGES:

Ecological plasticity

High yield

Excellent early germination

Drought tolerance

Resistance to lodging

High disease tolerance

Rapid grain drying