Yaqoot 5 (Red Single Hybrid)
Yaqoot 5 (a red single-cross hybrid) was developed and produced by Technoseds and is officially registered at the Agricultural Research Center as the first red single-cross maize hybrid in Egypt and the Middle East.
This hybrid is distinguished by its versatility, suitable for both grain and silage production, and boasts a high protein content and anthocyanin pigments that give the grain its distinctive ruby color and numerous health benefits.
Corn seeds: Yaqoot 5 (red single hybrid)
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It contains natural anthocyanin pigment with multiple health benefits.
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High protein content ranging between 9.6-10% (96-100 g/kg).
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It contributes to raising the feed conversion rate of animals.
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Rich in vitamins and minerals important in animal feed.
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Multi-purpose crop: (cereals – silage – green fodder).
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Strong vegetative growth; the plant can reach up to 3 meters in length with broad leaves.
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A strong root system with more than one row of supporting roots.
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Strong root system with more than one row of roots. Early crop (90 days until harvest) and remains green until harvest time. Supportive.
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High productivity under ideal conditions:
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5.5 tons of grain/acre (≈ 13 tons/hectare).
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30 tons of silage/acre (≈ 70 tons/hectare).
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About 60% of plants carry tow crops.
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Tolerant to both biotic and abiotic stress conditions.
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It is resistant to lodging and to many diseases such as blight, wilt and late wilt.
