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DuPont Pioneer PACTS Book 2013/14

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Hybrid Descriptions<br />

P7631<br />

» Intermediate Maturity » Maturity Class 5<br />

» Primary End Use: Forage<br />

P7631 is an intermediate maturity hybrid for growing in the open on favourable locations in the south of England in the<br />

open and for growing under film on most locations across the UK & Ireland. P7631 produces high starch content silage<br />

and has shown noticeable resistance to leaf diseases including Eyesepot (Aureobasidium zeae)<br />

Hybrid Characteristics<br />

• Large stature hybrid<br />

• High starch content especially<br />

when grown under film<br />

• Good resistance to Eyespot<br />

(Aureobasidium zeae)<br />

Grown In The Open<br />

• P7631 can be grown on<br />

favourable locations in the south<br />

of England<br />

Grown Using The Samco System<br />

• On a wide range of favourable<br />

sites in South and North<br />

England<br />

• On good sites in southern and<br />

midland counties of Ireland<br />

Hybrid Specific Agronomic Advice<br />

Grown In The Open<br />

Samco System**<br />

Forage Seed Rate* 40,000 Seeds/Acre 40 – 42,000 Seeds/Acre<br />

Early Vigour Very Good Good<br />

Lodging Good Very Good<br />

Stay-green Very Good Very Good<br />

Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good<br />

* Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5%<br />

** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only<br />

use films approved by SAMCO and Maizetech.<br />

PR39K13<br />

» Intermediate Maturity » Maturity Class 6<br />

» Primary End Use: Grain<br />

PR39K13 is an intermediate maturity hybrid with good early vigour and very good stay-green. It produces<br />

very high grain yields and is ideal for grain production and for producing high starch content silage.<br />

Hybrid Characteristics<br />

• Single cross with flint grain<br />

• High grain yields<br />

Grown In The Open<br />

• For grain production on<br />

favourable sites in the south of<br />

England<br />

Grown Using The Samco System<br />

• For grain production on<br />

favourable sites in southern<br />

Ireland, and all except marginal<br />

sites in England<br />

• For silage production in Great<br />

Britain and Ireland, excepting<br />

the most unfavourable sites in<br />

northern counties<br />

Hybrid Specific Agronomic Advice<br />

Grown In The Open<br />

Samco System**<br />

Forage Seed Rate* 40,000 Seeds/Acre 40,000 Seeds/Acre<br />

Early Vigour Good Good<br />

Lodging Very Good Very Good<br />

Stay-green Very Good Very Good<br />

Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good<br />

* Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5%<br />

** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only<br />

use films approved by SAMCO and Maizetech.<br />

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