MAS 16B

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MAS 16B – High-Yield Silage Maize for Maximum Forage Output

MAS 16B is a top-performing silage maize variety, delivering exceptional yields with strong stability across growing conditions. With a voluminous plant structure, excellent digestibility, and robust agronomic traits, MAS 16B is the ideal choice for farmers looking to optimise forage quality and production.

Key Benefits of MAS 16B:

  • Exceptional Silage Yields – One of the highest-yielding silage maize varieties, ensuring maximum forage output.
  • Voluminous Plant Structure – Produces high biomass with excellent fibre digestibility (dNDF) for improved livestock performance.
  • Very Good Stay-Green Characteristics – Maintains vitality longer, supporting higher starch accumulation and extended harvest flexibility.
  • Strong Early Vigor – Rapid establishment ensures a competitive start to the growing season.
  • Reliable Agronomic Performance – Delivers consistent yield stability across various conditions, even in drought-prone areas.

MAS 16B Characteristics:

  • Plant Height: High
  • Ear Insertion: Medium
  • Grain Type: Flint – Dent
  • Rows per Ear: 16
  • Grains per Row: 28-32
  • Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW): 320-330g
  • Flowering Temperature: 835°C
  • Silage Maturity (32% DM): 1390°C

Agronomic Excellence:

  • Early Vigor: 8 – Strong establishment for early-season success.
  • Stay-Green: 8 – Prolonged leaf health for higher starch accumulation.
  • Dry Down: 7 – Balanced moisture reduction for efficient harvest timing.
  • Disease Resistance:
    • Helminthosporium: 7
    • Eye Spot: 9
    • Fusarium (Ear): 8
  • Lodging Resistance: 8 – Maintains structural integrity, even under drought conditions.
  • Drought Tolerance: 7 – Performs well in water-limited environments.

Why Choose MAS 16B?

MAS 16B is designed for farmers who demand high-yielding, digestible silage maize with strong agronomic resilience. Its combination of exceptional biomass production, digestibility, and disease resistance makes it a reliable choice for optimising livestock nutrition and farm productivity.

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