Main Sector of relevance\IRC classification 1. Agriculture, Food and Marine Resources
1.21 Corn seeds production technology in the Republic of Belarus
Developers’ contact information
Republican Unitary Enterprise "The Scientific And Practical
Center For Arable Farming of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus"
1, Timiriasev Str., 222160 Zhodino
Tel/ Fax: +375 (1775) 370-66
Summary
The technology comprising selection of parent types of hybrids, agricultural methods for growing them, harvesting and finalization of seeds.
Description
Production of certified early-ripening corn seeds of hybrids (FAO 170-210) is safe with the average yearly sum of effective temperatures being more than 870°C. For these purposes cold-resistant parent types are selected to provide synchronous blossoming. Crops are placed on highly fertile sabulous soils, application of soil herbicides prior to sprouting or prior to phases 3-5 of corn leaves. Harvesting is carried out before frosting (-3°C and higher). Seeds are finalized on an up-to-date corn-calibrating plant.
Technology type
Technical advantages and economic benefits
For the first time in the world a new corn seeds production technology has been developed and introduced in northern latitude 52°. The cost of native seeds is 1.5-2 times, and in some years 3-7 times lower than that of the imported ones with profitability of their production being no less than 25%.
Technology differentiation and uniqueness
With identical certified laboratory germinating capacity, Belarusian seeds sprout in the field 10% better than seeds of southern origin.
Context in which technology was identified
International Specialized Exhibition “Belagro – 2004-2008” (Minsk, Belarus).
Technological keywords
Corn, seed farming.
Development Stage
Intellectual property rights
Range of applications
Agricultural production.
Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres
Preferable Regions
Practical experience
Implementation of the seed production technology in Gomel and Brest regions of the Republic of Belarus.
Environmental impact
Technology is ecologically safe.
Type of collaboration sought
Terms and restrictions
Terms of the license contract.
Available technical assistance