August 20, 2010

Monsanto plans 2 high-yielding corn hybrids by 2011

Monsanto India (MIL), the leading hybrid seed and technology provider, plans to launch two high-yielding hybrid variety of maize, next year.The premium seeds Dekalb 9108 and Dekalb 9106 will be available during spring and the kharif seasons in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, respectively.

Dekalb is now available in 14 high-yielding hybrid varieties that are suited for different agro climatic conditions — different kinds of soil, water availability, moisture etc.

Dekalb 9108 is best suited for the spring season in Uttar Pradesh, while Dekalb 9106 is unique to the summer heat in Punjab. The seeds will help increase yield provided the farmers follow best farming practices, said Amitabh Jaipuria, managing director of MIL.

MIL’s focus continues to be on delivering higher yield for Indian farms through superior seeds and farmer education. It’s breeding research efforts are focused on yield enhancement, abiotic stresses (heat and drought), biotic stress (disease resistance) and latest molecular techniques to make breeding faster and efficient.

for full article Economic Times

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Anonymous said...

Respected sir,
plz advice me on cerebra intigrated,i have 4900 share,i want to know abt its feature and e-waste plant.plz try yr level best for me.
thx
urmil desai