Hybrid corn plant and seed (3279)
US5491289A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01H5/10
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3279, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3279, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3279. This hybrid is characterized by having excellent stress tolerance with high dependable yield. 3279 has good grain appearance and test weight with very good roots and adequate stalks. It is widely adapted across the Central Corn Belt.
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