Medium early corn seed SHINY

silagegraindent

Profile
SHINY is a new variety from DSV UK. It performed well in distributor trials in 2023. It is suitable for both AD (biogas) and forage use. The variety produces tall, healthy plants with substantial yield potential across a range of sites.

Key features

• Good yield in silage and biogas
• Tall, healthy hybrid
• Good stay-green

General
Usage: Silage, Energy (AD / biogas)
Silo maturity: mid-early
Maturity (forage): ca. 230
Type of grain: dent intermediate

Yield information
Dry matter yield (t/ha): 19.6
Starch content of whole plant at harvest (%): 35.7
Starch yield of whole plant at harvest (t/ha): 6.5

Agronomics / Breeder ratings

• Early vigour: 7 (breeder rating)
• Standing power at harvest (root lodging): 8 (breeder rating)
• Leaf senescence: 7 (breeder rating)
• Eyespot rating: 7 (breeder rating)

Location
Soil type: suitable across a wide range (heavy — light)
Humidity: adaptable from wet — dry conditions

Sowing
Forage: 7 - 9 Plants/m²

Data source / notes
Data source: breeder data. All specified information is given to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee on completeness and correctness. Subject to change without notice.

Technical specifications

• Product name: SHINY
• Brand: DSV
• Usage: Silage, AD / biogas
• Silo maturity: mid-early
• Maturity (forage): ca. 230
• Type of grain: dent intermediate
• Dry matter yield: 19.6 t/ha
• Starch content (whole plant): 35.7 %
• Starch yield: 6.5 t/ha
• Early vigour: 7 (breeder rating)
• Standing power (root lodging): 8 (breeder rating)
• Leaf senescence: 7 (breeder rating)
• Eyespot rating: 7 (breeder rating)
• Sowing density (forage): 7 - 9 Plants/m²