Description

DMS Tristan — Drought-Resistant Corn Hybrid FAO 270 with 16.5 t/ha Potential

DMS Tristan is a medium-early, drought-resistant corn hybrid developed by MAIS with a maturity group of FAO 270.

Engineered to thrive under the demanding conditions of the Steppe and Southern Forest-Steppe regions, it delivers dependable yields in environments where other hybrids suffer yield loss.

t holds EU registration, confirming its quality at an international standard.

Primary Advantage: Exceptional Drought Performance

DMS Tristan was purposefully bred for drought-prone regions across Ukraine. Its root system and grain development physiology ensure minimal yield losses, even during seasons marked by precipitation deficits at critical stages like flowering and grain filling. This makes it an indispensable choice for farms operating in the Steppe zone.

Proven Field Yields (at 14% moisture)

• Yield Potential: 16.5 t/ha 

These field results demonstrate top performance across Steppe and Forest-Steppe environments where soil moisture retention is essential.

Agronomic Characteristics

Vegetation Period by Zone:

• Steppe: 95 days

• Forest-Steppe: 103 days

• Polesie: 105 days

Stress & Disease Tolerance

• Drought Resistance: Maximum ★★★★★

• Heat Resistance: High

• Common Smut Resistance: High

• Head Smut Resistance: Good

• European Corn Borer Resistance: Good

• Lodging Resistance: High

• Cold Tolerance: Satisfactory

• Initial Growth Speed: Good

• Dry-Down Rate: Good

Key Feature: “Stay-Green” Effect at Harvest

Unlike dry-leaf hybrids, DMS Tristan preserves green stem tissue until harvest. This brings key operational benefits:

• Higher Grain Quality: Uniform dry-down through the intact vascular tissue of the plant.

• Better Field Condition: Structural integrity maintained during early harvesting.

• Dual-Purpose Versatility: Option to harvest for high-nutritional-value silage.

Recommended Growing Zones

Optimized specifically for the Steppe and Southern Forest-Steppe—Ukraine’s most drought-prone agricultural areas. It also delivers solid results in Polesie when managed with appropriate seeding density.

Ideal Target Profile

This hybrid is designed for agronomists and farm directors who:

• Manage land in the Steppe zone with unpredictable rainfall.

• Require risk mitigation during dry, high-temperature growing seasons.

• Seek internationally validated hybrids with official EU registration.

• Consider dual-use crops for both grain and high-quality silage production.

• Prioritize earlier harvest schedules while keeping total output high.