P1477W
P1477W Maize Grain Hybrid
Top performing late white hybrid.
A white grained hybrid producing attractive well filled cobs of food quality, high test weight grain. Valued by food corn and poultry producers.
- Tall, erect leaf, modern plant type with excellent standability, drought tolerance and staygreen.
- Has superior Northern Leaf Blight, Common Rust, Eyespot and Fusarium ear rot resistances.
Plant before 20th October in Northland, Bay of Plenty and East Coast to deliver on the yield potential of this compelling hybrid.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
85
Medium yield environments
95
High yield environments
100
Recommended growing regions
CRM 114
Drought Tolerance 7
Stalk Strength 8
Root Strength 8
Early Growth 6
Plant Height 7
Ear Height 5
Staygreen 8
Husk Cover 5
Grain Drydown 6
MAX 9
Seed tag colour
Maize for grain hybrid performance information
| Feature hybrid | Comparison hybrid | Number of trials | Harvest moisture difference (%)1 | Yield advantage (kgDM/ha)2 | Statistical significance3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland & South Auckland | |||||
| P1477W | P0891 | 17 | 2.4 | 1564 |
|
| P1477W | P1253 | 16 | 2.3 | 1815 |
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| Gisborne & Hawke's Bay | |||||
| P1477W | P1253 | 8 | 1.9 | 519 | NS |
Scientific Designation
= very highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= significant yield advantage to Pioneer
NS = not significant
CA = commercially acceptable
1 Positive HM differences means the bolded hybrid was drier at harvest, negative HM differences mean it was wetter.
2 A positive yield advantage means the bolded hybrid produced more yield, a negative yield advantage means it produced less.
3 For information on statistical significance click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hybrid comparisons are only valid within a range of + or - 4 CRM. These descriptions mainly feature product strengths. When choosing hybrids, also review carefully the trait ratings found in the table here. Contact your local Pioneer Area Manager or merchant representative for further advice.