Cuatero INTA, a new maize cultivar (Zea mays L.) for subtropical Argentina

Authors

  • F.H. Canteros Agencia de Extensión Rural Monteros, INTA. Ruta 38 km 758, Los Torrejones. Monteros, Tucumán, / Facultad de Agronomía y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Av. Kirchner 1900. Tucumán, Argentina. Autor/a
  • J.D. Parrado Facultad de Agronomía y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Av. Kirchner 1900. Tucumán, Argentina. Autor/a
  • R.E. Aragón Agencia de Extensión Rural Simoca, INTA. 25 de Mayo, Prolongación Oeste. Simoca, Tucumán, Argentina Autor/a

Keywords:

Maize, Subtropic, Open pollination variety

Abstract

 Corn crops play an important role in the agricultural sustainability of the northwestern region in the Argentine Republic (NOA region). This work presents the open-pollinated variety Cuatero INTA, a new cultivar which can be recommended for subtropical regions in Argentina, north of the 30° LS parallel, due to its high adaptation levels, yield potential (8,000 kg/ha), low seed cost, and tolerance to heat and diseases typical of the region. Indeed, this cultivar could cover the needs of both small farmers and producers in marginal areas 

Published

2024-08-14

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Scientific article