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Waterlock genetic

WATERLOCK Grain Corn Hybrids with Superior Drought Tolerance

Make the Most Out of Each Drop. Higher Resilience Against Drought to Face Climate Change

Make The Best Out Of Each Drop

 

Grain corn hybrids from the MAS Seeds portfolio that have a superior ability to thrive under drought stress are labelled WATERLOCK.

Rigorously tested, WATERLOCK varieties have shown resilience in situations of short term or longer term drought stress. That means you can feel confident choosing WATERLOCK maize hybrids in all-weather scenarios as a way to manage risk on your farm.

 

 

 

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WATERLOCK's Benefits for Farmers

In situations where corn plants have to face short or long period of drought stress, WATERLOCK corn hybrids have demonstrated their yield superiority compared to market competitors. They bring security to the farmer, and a guarantee of profitability in all weather scenarios.

WATERLOCK hybrids have shown a yield superiority of an additional 3,3 dt/ha on average in fields with drought stress detected (data collected 2012-2021). Each year, corn hybrids from all maturity group are tested in MAS Seeds R&D network, more than 120 locations in 17 countries.

Discover the Science behind WATERLOCK Corn Varieties

Hear from the MAS Seeds team first-hand the story of why we developed the WATERLOCK maize segment and get a look behind the scenes at our seed development and breeding.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bred for Success

MAS Seeds R&D team carefully selected varieties whose plants showed physiological resilience in four key areas.

WATERLOCK maize hybrids have a better capacity to perform under drought conditions – delivering strong yields for your farm.

 

 

Early Flowering

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During flowering stage maize plants are highly sensitive to drought stress. Speed up the flowering time permits to take advantage of water resources available in spring and avoid summer heat waves.

 

Secure Pollination

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Timely synchronisation between silks emergence and pollen shed is critical to ensure proper pollination and kernel number on ear.

 

Strong Root System

Root

Strong and deep root system to explore the soil is essential to improve water uptake by the plant and to delay drought stress damages.

 

Leaf Area Index Establishment and Upkeep

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Efficient establishment and maintenance of leaf area, even under drought stress, is a priority to maximize photosynthesis activity.

 

R&D Investments

 

A wide maize trial network, rich of diverse weather scenarios

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MAS Seeds® is develops its R&D centers in Ukraine, Romania, Russia with local breeding programs. In these regions where water supply is limited, our teams are able to identify accurately the most productive genetic resources.

Large Data Collection

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  • Phenotype data: plant morphology, physiology, yield components
  • Environmental data: climate data, soil water supply, crop management
  • Genotype data: complete genetic screening of all resources involved

Modern Data Analytics Methods

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Our data scientist team integrates the data collected in the field and in the laboratory, in order to evaluate and predict the drought tolerance of our new coming maize hybrids.

WATERLOCK Maize Seeds Portfolio

The MAS Seeds WATERLOCK portfolio offers for spring 2022 a range of 17 grain corn varieties developed by their R&D team.

From physiological characteristics to quantitative measures such as yield, MAS Seeds breeders say they’re keeping a close eye on genetics by environment to maximize yields for tomorrow. This breeding work has led to the creation of the WATERLOCK grain corn genetic, resilient hybrids with high tolerance to drought.

 

Very Early - Early

 

  • MAS 11K​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 22R​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 23M​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 24C​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 29T​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 25F​ WATERLOCK

  • MAS 282K WATERLOCK

 

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Mid Late