Des Moines, Iowa, USA
May 2011

CROP INSIGHTS Vol. 9 No. 10
Pioneer Hi-Bred

Summary

• Drought tolerance is a complex trait, much like yield. For this reason, a multidimensional research strategy is needed to ensure continual improvement of hybrids.
• Pioneer’s research strategy includes traditional germplasm improvement, use of Pioneer’s proprietary breeding tools for native genes, as well as transgenic approaches.
• Pioneer’s germplasm improvement program is building on decades of drought research that has led to products with a distinct performance advantage under drought stress and the ability to yield competitively under better growing conditions.
• Pioneer’s experienced researchers and network of “managed stress environments” and other drought research centers give them an advantage in both traditional and transgenic breeding approaches.
• Optimum® AQUAmax™ hybrids have been developed using Pioneer’s Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT™) System.
• Pioneer has identified a number of transgenes that improve the corn plant significantly for resource capture and utilization. Transformed hybrids have more prolific silking, higher retention of ear-tip kernels and improved yields.

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Website: http://www.pioneer.com

Published: May 4, 2011