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Bayer DKC 9217 / 8171 / 9150 Maize Hybrids

DEKALB 9217, 8171 and 9150 are single-cross maize hybrids in the Bayer Crop Science India portfolio. DEKALB 9217 is the flagship rabi hybrid for Telangana, AP, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Bangladesh, with strong stalks, good standability, stalk-rot tolerance, uniform long ears and attractive grain colour.

Key characteristics

  • Manufacturer: Bayer Crop Science India (DEKALB)
  • Season Zone: rabi for Telangana, AP, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh
  • Traits: good standability; stalk-rot tolerance; uniform long ears

Adoption and use

DEKALB hybrids together cover roughly 20-25% of India's hybrid maize area. These are private-sector products outside the ICAR-IIMR public release stream.

See also: Maize Crop Overview, Rabi Yaasangi Maize, Fall Armyworm Maize, Hybrid Maize Variety Pioneer 3302, Hybrid Maize Variety Syngenta Nk, Maize Tassel Cutting.

References

  1. DEKALB Corn Hybrid Seeds - Bayer India. https://www.cropscience.bayer.in/Products-H/Brands/Seeds-and-Traits/Seed-Dekalb-Corn
  2. Bayer Dekalb Hybrid Corn Seeds for Indian Farmers. https://www.cropscience.bayer.in/en/improve-yield/seeds-en/dekalb