P7179
P7179 Maize Silage Hybrid
Quickest option for the coolest growing regions.
Similar in type but much quicker to harvest than P7364.
- Combines superior early growth, drought tolerance and staygreen.
- Tall with low ear placement and strong standability.
- Delivers high yields, of quality silage in the coolest growing regions.
- Plant at similar plant populations used for P7364.
An important earlier companion hybrid to P7364 for Central Plateau, high altitude Taranaki and high-altitude and latitude South Island growing regions.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
110
Medium yield environments
120
High yield environments
130
Recommended growing regions
CRM 71
Drought Tolerance 6
Stalk Strength 7
Root Strength 6
Early Growth 7
Plant Height 7
Staygreen 7
MAX 9
Seed tag colour
Maize for silage hybrid performance information
| Feature hybrid | Comparison hybrid | Number of trials | Harvest drymatter difference (%)1 | Yield advantage (kgDM/ha)2 | Statistical significance3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Island | |||||
| P7179 | P7124 | 12 | 4.2 | -1608 | CA |
| P7179 | P7524 | 11 | 4.8 | -2057 | CA |
| Central Hawke's Bay, Lower North Island & Taranaki | |||||
| P7179 | P7124 | 14 | 7.1 | -1703 |
|
| South Island | |||||
| P7179 | P7364 | 12 | 2.9 | -3198 |
|
| Central Hawke's Bay, Lower North Island & Taranaki | |||||
| P7179 | P7524 | 14 | 8.4 | -1444 | CA |
| P7179 | P7364 | 14 | 3 | -2193 |
|
Scientific Designation
= very highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= significant yield advantage to Pioneer
NS = not significant
CA = commercially acceptable
1 Positive DM differences means the bolded hybrid was drier at harvest, negative DM differences mean it was wetter.
2 A positive yield advantage means the bolded hybrid produced more yield, a negative yield advantage means it produced less.
3 For information on statistical significance click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hybrid comparisons are only valid within a range of + or - 4 CRM. These descriptions mainly feature product strengths. When choosing hybrids, also review carefully the trait ratings found in the table here. Contact your local Pioneer Area Manager or merchant representative for further advice.