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Department of Agronomy & Soils
Agricultural Experiment Station
R. Dennis Rouse, Director
Departmental Series No. 39
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
CORN
VARICTIES
IN
ALAOAMA
177
November 1977

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction
Locations and Cultural Practices (Table 1)
Northern Alabama
Three-year Characteristics(Table 2).
Two-year Characteristics (Table 3).
One-year Characteristics (Table 4).
Yields by Locations and 1-5 Year Averages
Central Alabama (1972-76 Data)
Three-year Characteristics (Table 6).
Two-year Characteristics (Table 7).
One-year Characteristics (Table 8).
Yields by Locations and 1-5 Year Averages
Southern Alabama
Three-year Characteristics (Table 10) .
Two-year Characteristics (Table 11) .
One-year Characteristics (Table 12) 4
Yields by Locations and 1-5 Year Averages
Irrigated Test at Camden
Three-year (Table 14).........
(Table 5)
(Table 9)
(Table 13)
~6
~7
.38
.49
10
11
. . .12
14
16
17
18
20
22
Two-year (Table 15) .................... 23
Gme-year (Table 16).24
Marion Junction (1974-76 Data)
Three-year (Table 17).26
Two-year (Table 18)............ .. 27
One-year (Table 19)....................28
~r HveI&gLk,
Viral Disease Reactions of Some Hybrids in 1976 ............ 30
Marion.Junction (Table 20) ........................... 33
Camp Hill (Table 21) ......................... 34
Belle Mina (Table 22) .............................. 35
Winfield (Tables 23-24) ............................ 36
Preliminary Tests
Northern Alabama (Table 25) ...... .................... 38
Southern Alabama (Table 26) ...... .................... 40
List of Acceptable Hybrids for 1977 ...... .................. 42
Performance of Corn Hybrids in Alabama, 1977
Emmett L. Cardeni/
Corn hybrids are evaluated annually at 12 locations in the regular corn
variety testing program of the Auburn University Agricultural Experiment
Station. In addition, preliminary tests are conducted at 6 of the 12 loca-
tions. Entries in the regular tests have been tested one or more years and
have performed well in the preliminary tests. Entries in the preliminary
tests are experimental or newly released hybrids that may have potential
for use in Alabama. If a hybrid is outstanding in the preliminary tests it
is is entered in the regular testing program the following year.
Severe drouth during most of the 1977 growing season caused reduced
yields at all locations. At most locations, moderate to heavy insect
populations (primarily armyworms) caused further yield reductions and poor
grain quality. It is likely that yields of some hybrids were affected by
timeliness of showers in relation to their stage of growth; therefore, the
1977 data should be viewed with caution. However, regional averages over
3 or more years should give a reliable indication of the relative performance
of hybrids in the regions indicated.
In central Alabama, at Camp Hill, Miilstead, Prattville, Marion
Junction, and Camden (non-irrigated), yields were near zero, and data from
these locations are not included in this report. Data from the 1976 Corn
Variety Report are included and should be used to assist in selecting
hybrids for use in central Alabama. Yields from the irrigated variety
test at Camden were good, and 1977 yields of this test are included in the
report.
-Research Associate, Department of Agronomy and Soils.
Locations of the tests, cultural 
practices, and final plant popula-
tion are shown in table 1. All entries 
at a location were treated the
same. The experimental design 
was a split block with 4 replications. 
Row
width was 36 to 42 inches depending 
on location. At Crossville, 
Winfield,
and Camp Hill, one-row plots 
60, 30, and 40 feet long, respectively, 
were
used. At the other locations, 
2-row plots were used with row 
length varying
from 20 to 25 feet depending on location.
Regional averages for 3, 2, 
and 1 years in northern Alabama 
are
presented in tables 2, 3, and 4, 
respectively. Table 5 shows yields 
by
locations, and regional average 
yields for 1-5 years in northern 
Alabama.
Similar data are given for southern 
Alabama in tables 10-13. Regional
averages for 3, 2, and 1 years 
(1974-76) in central Alabama are 
given in
tables 6-8. Table 9 shows yields 
by location, and regional averages 
for
1-5 years in central Alabama (1972-76). 
Data from Marion Junction during
1974-76 are given in tables 17-19. 
As discussed above, 1977 data from
non-irrigated central Alabama 
tests are not included. The 
performance of
corn hybrids grown under irrigation 
at Camden for 3, 2, and 1 years 
is
given in tables 14-16. This 
test consisted of 2-row plots 
20 feet long.
Row width was 36 inches in 1977 
and 30 inches in 1975 and 1976. 
Results
of the preliminary tests are given 
in tables 25-26.
The corn variety tests are examined 
each year for viral and other
disease symptoms by Dr. R. T. Gudauskas, 
Department of Botany and Micro-
biology. When disease symptoms 
indicate that damage may occur, 
disease
ratings are compiled and published 
in this report. In 1977, due to 
insect
damage and premature dry-down, disease 
symptoms were masked and meaningful
ratings could be taken. Viral disease 
ratings from the 1976 Corn Variety
Report are given in tables 20-24.
When comparing hybrids, small differences in yield may not be real
differences but may result from variations in the plots and testing 
procedures.
To aid in determining real differences between hybrids 
a statistical proce-
dure, analysis of variance, was performed on data 
from each location. The
L.S.D. (least significant difference) is given for yields 
at each location.
Since performance of hybrids may vary from year to 
year and location
to location, particularly in a year like 1977 when drouth and 
insect
damage greatly affected yields, long term averages 
from several locations
are more reliable than 1-year averages when evaluating 
a hybrid from an
area. Three-year results are considered sufficient 
to give a good indica-
tion of the relative performance of hybrids.
A composite rating system was used to determine the list 
of acceptable
hybrids. The 3-year regional average grain 
yield of a hybrid was used as
a base point. The composite score was obtained by 
subtracting values for
lodging, quality, and ear height from 
its yield, The value subtracted
for each characteristic was proportional to the 
numerical value shown
for the characteristics in tables 2, 6, 
and 10,
All the acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance. Some 
are
outstanding in one or more characteristics. Others 
may not be outstanding
in any one characteristic but possess a satisfactory 
combination of
characteristics. All characteristics should be 
carefully considered when
selecting a hybrid.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Appreciation is expressed to the following individuals 
who furnished
information for this report: J. T. Eason, J. K. Boseck, R. A. 
Moore,
W. A. Griffey, E. M. Evans, F. T. Glaze, L. A. Smith, J. 
A. Little, W. E.
Brown, J. E. Barrett, Jr., and J. G. Starling.
A special thanks is expressed to W. H. Hearn and Mrs. Sally Bagwell,
Research Data Analysis, for the computation and statistical analysis of
the data in this report.
5
Table 1. Location and Cultural Practices 
for 1977 Corn Variety Tests
1 /
Plant- Nitro- Average
ing gen Row Plant
Location date 
rate width Population
Lb/A Thou.
Northern Alabama
Tennessee Valley Substation (Belle 
Mina)
Sand Mountain Substation (Crossville)
Upper Coastal Plain Substation (Winfield)
Central Alabama3-
Agronomy Farm (Milstead)
Lower Coastal Plain Substation(Camden)
Irrigated
Unirrigated
Piedmont Substation (Camp Hill)
Prattville Experiment Field (Prattville)
Black Belt Substation (Marion Junction)
Southern Alabama
Brewton Experiment Field (Brewton)
Monroeville Experiment Field (Monroeville)
Wiregrass Substation (Headland)
Gulf Coast Substation (Fairhope)
4/15
4/15
4/12
130
200
160
4/27 120
4/18
4/18
4/13
4/15
4/12
3/16
3/18
3/28
3/22
135
135
100
150
125
120
120
160
140
1
Lime, P
2
0
5 
and K
2
0 were applied according to soil test recommendations.
Chemical and/or mechanical 
weed control practices 
were employed at needed.
/At Crossville, each entry was planted thick and 
hand thinned to the
population recommended by the 
seed company.
./1977 data from non-irrigated tests in 
central Alabama are not included
in the report due to excessive drouth 
and insect damage.
19
2/
18
42
36
40
40
36
36
40
42
36
36
36
36
38
19
21
18
28
20
Table 2v Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested 
Three Years inNotenAa m,1957 /
Brand
Hvbrid
Pioneer-----3369A
Pioneer-----3147
McCurdy-----67-14
Coker-------16
Funk's------G-4810
Pioneer-----SliA
Funk's------G-4864
Coker-------56
McNai r------X-300
Funk's ------ G-795W-1
DeKal b-------XL8O
McNair-------S-338
11
Belle Mina, Crossville and Winfield.
?/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and
3/ = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4
56 lb. per bushel .
= poor; 5 = very poor.
Yield
aper2
Bu.
115
114
104
103
102
101
101
101
99
99
96
94
Lodged
stalks
Pct.
18.6
17.3
17.4
11.4
19.6
26.0
13.2
15.9
16.2
26.8
16.8
17.3
Qual ity.
1
'
Rating
2.1
2.5
1.9
2.4
2.4
2.3
2.7
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.1
2.9-
Ears
per
stal k
No.
1.0
1.0
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
0.9
1.0
0.9
1.0
0.9
0.9
Height
of
ears
Ft.
3.6
4.0
3.7
3.4
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.6
4.0
3.6
3.7
ar.
H us
Rating
2.4
2.8
2.4
2.9
2.5
1.9
1.7
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.9
2.4
... r . r rr. ~-
r r
Shelling
Pct.
83.1
84.7
79.9
84.1
79.3
79.8
82.5
81.6
79.0
80.5
79.8
82.1
.... ._.
_
- - -- - -
Northern Alabama, 1975-7711
Table 3. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties 
Tested Two Years in Northern Alabama, 1976-771/
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre?/ stalks Quality3
/  
stalk ears Shelling Husk
1 /
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. Rating
Pioneer------3369A 103 24.8 2.3 0.9 3.6 82.4 2.5
Pioneer------3147 98 21.8 2.7 0.9 3.9 84.1 2.8
Funk's-------G-4611 97 17.4 2.1 0.9 3.7 84.2 2.2
Funk's-------G-4507 96 17.0 2.8 0.9 3.8 82.7 2.7
Pioneer------3368A 96 19.7 2.3 0.9 3.7 82.1 2.3
Coker--------22 95 23.0 2.7 0.9 3.8 82.8 2.5
Pioneer------3145 93 13.7 2.5 0.9 4.1 79.4 2.1
Coker--------18 91 23.2 2.7 1.0 3.7 78.9 2.4
Coker--------16 90 14.6 2.4 0.9 3.3 81.7 2.9
McNair-------X-300 89 21.6 2.7 0.9 3.6 78.8 2.2
DeKalb-------XL394 87 13.9 2.6 0.8 4.5 81.1 2.1
Funk's-------G-4810 87 25.7 2.6 0.9 4.0 79.2 2.4
Pioneer------511A 87 34.5 2.4 1.0 4.0 79.1 2.0
Coker--------56 87 21.6 2.5 1.0 4.1 82.5 2.0
McCurdy------67-14 86 23.8 2.2 0.9 3.7 78.6 2.3
DeKalb-------XL80 85 21.1 2.3 0.8 3.5 79.6 2.0
Funk's-------G-4864 84 18.0 2.9 0.8 4.0 83.0 1.8
McNair-------S-338 81 22.7 3.0 0.8 3.7 80.1 2.5
Funk's-------G-795W-I 80 37.5 2.5 0.9 4.0 80.2 2.0
1/Belle Mina, Crossville and Winfield.
?/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor;
per bushel.
5 = very poor.
Table 4 . Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested in Northern Alabama, 19771/
Yield Ears Hih
Brand per Lodged persif
name Hybrid 
acre?! stalks Quality
1
3 stalk ears 
Shelling
EBu. Pct. Rating No. F.Pt aigDy
Pioneer------3369A 68 40.4 2.8 0.8 3.4 8
Pioneer------3147 66 25.0 3.1 0.8 3.7 8
Paymaster----UC 9792 64 39.6 2.3 0.8 3.5 8
McCurdy------72-44A 63 29.0 2.4 0.9 3.4 8
Trojan-------TXS 114 63 32.9 3.1 0.8 3.5 8
Pioneer------3368A 63 33.0 2.8 0.9 3.5 8
Ring Around--1502 62 23.0 2.5 0.8 3.4 8
Funk's------G-4507 61 26.7 3.3 0.8 3.5 8
Pioneer------3145 61 20.8 2.8 0.7 3.8 8
Coker--------16 59 22.8 2.8 0.8 3.2 8
Funk's------G-4611 59 24.3 2.6 0.8 3.5 8
Coker--------22 58 36.2 3.1 0.8 3.5 8
Coker--------18 54 40.8 3.3 0.9 3.4 8
DeKalb-------XL8O 54 25.2 2.8 0.7 3.4 8
McNair-------X-300 52 31.9 3.4 0.8 3.3 8
Coker--------56 52 32.5 2.6 0.8 3.7 8
Pioneer-----511A 50 50.5 2.8 0.7 3.6 7
[cCurdy------67-14 50 29.7 2.7 0.7 3.3 820 .3 7
Funk's-------G-4810 50 38.1 3.0 0.8 3.7 817 23 2
Funk's-------G-4848 48 14.9 3.3 0.8 3.5 762 .8 7
Funk's-------G-4776 47 39.6 3.4 0.7 3.6 826 .4 7
Funk's-------G-795W-1 45 56.7 3.1 0.7 3.6 835 24 7
DeKalb-------XL394 43 17.0 3.0 0.6 4.1 843 22 1
McNair-------S-338 43 35.5 3.5 0.7 3.5 805 26 7
Funk's-------G-4864 41 25.9 3.7 0.7 3.7 856 23 7
Funk's-------G-4747W 39 34.4 3.3 0.6 3.9 801 
22 7
Ring Around--2602W 37 29.2 3.1 0.6 3.8 786 27 5
"/Belle Mina, Crossville, and Winfield.
?/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
40
Table 5. 1977 Yield 
of Corn Varieties by 
Location and Regional 
Averages for 1-5 YearsinNrhnAlbm
1
Brand
name Hybrid
Pioneer------3369A
Pioneer-----3147
McCurdy-----67-14
Coker--------16
Funk's ------G-4864
McNair------X-300
Pioneer------51A
Funk's-------G-795W-1
McNair------S-338
DeKalb------XL8O
Coker--------56
Funk's------G-4810
Funk's------G-4611
Pioneer-----3368A
Funk's-------G-4507
Coker-------22
Pioneer-----3145
Coker-------18
DeKalb------XL394
Paymaster-- -- UC 
9792
Mc~urdy-----72-44A
Trojan-------TXS 
114
Ring Around--1502
Funk's------G-4848
Funk's ------G-4776
Funk's------G-4747W
Ring Around--2602W
Belle
ii i n a
Bu.
75
74
64
69
58
61
61
58
61
69
58
63
72
74
73
72
68
66
62
78
84
82
80
66
57
64
57
ii I
iesL avrage:
L.S.D. (.05):
1/Yields adjusted to 
15.5% moisture and 56 
lb. per bushel.
Crossvil1l1e
Bu.
76
66
59
65
36
60
47
44
40
57
49
55
76
68
69
51
60
55
51
63
65
63
61
53
45
34
34
b3
13
13.4
11
13.4
385
15
28.1
LL \I Clr~~lO~ I
Winfield
Bu.
54
58
27
42
29
35
44
33
28
35
48
30
28
46
41
50
54
40
18
51
40
45
46
26
40
18
21
1-yr.
1977
Bu.
68
66
50
59
41
52
50
45
43
54
52
50
59
63
61
58
61
54
43
64
63
63
62
48
47
39
37
Regional average yield
2-yr. 3-yr.
1976-77 1975-77
Bu. Bu.
103 115
98 114
86 104
90 103
84 101
89 99
87 101
80 99
81 94
85 96
87 101
87 102
97
96
96
95
93
91
87
5-yr.
1973-77
Bu.
118
117
109
104
104
103
103
101
99
per acre
4-yr.
1974-77
Bu.
119
119
109
106
104
105
104
102
101
104
103
C r, r- 01% n
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Table 6. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested Three Years in Central Alabama,
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre?' stalks Qualityl! stalk ears
Bu. Pet. Rating No. Ft.
McCurdy--------72-24 90 27.9 2.2 1.0 4.3
Coker----------77 86 14.5 2.0 1.0 4.0
Pioneer--------3147 85 15.2 2.7 0.9 3.6
Funk's---------G-795W-1 83 18.0 2.3 1.0 3.5
Pioneer--------3369A 82 12.9 2.2 0.9 3.0
Pioneer--------S11A 80 18.3 2.1 1.0 3.5
Pioneer--------3009 79 18.0 1.8 0.9 3.8
McNair---------508 78 11.2 2.1 1.1 4.0
McCurdy--------67-14 76 12.7 1.9 0.9 3.2 8. .
Funk's---------G-4864 76 10.1 1.9 0.9 3.6 8. .
Coker----------56 76 15.7 2.0 1.0 3.5 8. .
Funk's---------G-5945 75 15.6 1.9 0.9 3.9 8. .
McNair---------X300 74 14.9 2.3 0.9 3.1 8. .
McNair---------S338 73 17.9 2.4 0.9 3.2 8. .
P-A-G----------751 72 16.3 1.9 1.0 4.1 7. .
Funk's---------G-4949A 72 17.9 2.0 0.9 3.9 8. .
Pioneer--------3030 69 12.1 2.0 0.9 3.6 7. .
Greenwood------45 68 19.8 2.0 1.0 3.4 7. .
1/Camden, Camp Hill, Prattville, Milstead (1976 data), and Auburn (1974-75 data).
2/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair, 4 = poor; = very poor.
Note: Due to severe droutl and insect 
damage, 1977 data from central 
Alabama are not in
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Table 7. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties 
Tested Two Years in Central Alabama, 1
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged 
per of
name Hybrid acreZ' stalks Quality3' stalk 
ears
Bu. Pct. Rating 
No. Ft.
Coker----------77 91 18.9 1.9 
1.0 4.0
McCurdy--------72-24 86 30.2 
2.2 1.0 4.4
Pioneer--------3369A 85 15.5 
1.9 0.9 3.0
Pioneer--------3147 83 19.5 
2.6 0.9 3.6
DeKalb---------XL34 82 18.0 
1.8 0.9 3.7
Funk's---------G-4810 81 19.5 
2.1 0.9 3.5
McNair---------508 80 13.9 
2.1 1.0 4.0
Pioneer--------3009 80 22.6 
1.6 0.9 3.7
McNair---------X300 79 17.1 
2.0 0.9 3.1
Funk's---------G-795W-1 79 21.8 
2.3 1.0 3.5
Funk's---------G-4864 78 12.3 
1.7 0.9 3.6
McCurdy--------67-14 77 16.3 
1.8 0.9 3.1
Funk's---------G-5945 77 20.7 
1.7 0.9 3.9
DeKalb--------- XL8O 77 14.5 
1.8 0.9 2.9 8. 
.
Pioneer--------5ilA 76 22.3 
2.0 1.0 3.5 8. 
.
Coker----------56 75 19.3 
1.9 1.0 3.5 8. 
.
Coker----------54 75 22.5 
1.6 1.0 3.7 8. 
.
P-A-G---------- -751 75 
20.9 1.8 1.0 
4.1 8. .
Coker----------16 75 
19.5 2.5 0.9 3.0 
8. .
McNair---------S338 73 22.0 
2.3 0.9 3.2 8. 
.
Funk's---------G-4949A 71 
23.8 1.8 0.9 4.0 
8. .
Pioneer--------3030 69 15.5 
1.8 0.9 3.7 7. 
.
Greenwood------45 68 23.9 
1.8 0.9 3.5 8. 
.
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect damage, 
1977 data from central Alabama are not i
33
3i
1/Camden, Camp Hill, Prattville, Milstead (1976 
data), and Auburn (1975 data).
2/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. 
per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 
5 = very poor.
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Table 8. Some Characteristi.c s of Corn Varieties Tested 
in Central Alabama, 19761'
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged 
per of
name Hybrid acrel stalks Quality
3
' stalk ears Shelling
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pet.
Funk's-------G-4611 68 32.5 2.4 
0.9 3.2 83.4
Pioneer------3369A 67 29.3 
2.1 0.9 3.0 84.0
Coker--------77 66 33.8 2.0 
0.8 4.1 82.7
McNair-------508 66 22.1 
1.9 0.9 4.3 80.4
Mcurdy------72-24 65 46.3 2.2 0.8 
4.3 85.3
DeKaib-------XL8O 65 25.4 
1.9 0.8 3.0 82.3
Funk's-------G-4507 64 35.5 
2.7 0.9 3.3 83.5
Pionee-------3147 64 30.5 
2.1 0.8 3.6 83.0
Pioneer------3009 64 38.2 
1.7 0.8 3.7 78.0
DeKaib-------XL394 64 33.2 
1.5 0.8 3.8 83.7
Funk's-------G-4810 63 33.0 
2.1 0.9 3.4 81.8
Funk's-------G-4864 63 23.4 
1.7 0.7 3.6 82.0
Coker--------54 63 36.0 1.6 
0.9 3.9 80.6
Coker--------56 61 32.5 1.8 0.9 
3.6 81.4
Pioneer------3368A 61 30.1 
1.8 0.8 3.2 85.3
Funk's-------G-795W-1 61 38.9 
2.4 0.8 3.6 81.4
Coker--------18 60 30.6 
2.4 0.8 3.4 85.617
Mc~urdy------67-14 60 28.1 
1.8 0.8 3.1 82.4 167
Pioneer------SilA 60 36.8 2.1 
0.9 3.6 80.2 157
McNair-------X300 59 30.6 2.1 
0.8 3.1 80.7 167
Pioneer------3145 59 19.9 1.6 
0.9 3.6 80.9 177
Funk's-------G-5945 59 28.8 1.7 
0}.7 4.0 85.8 178
Coker--------16 57 36.7 2.5 0.8 
2.9 82.1 237
P-A-G--------_751 57 28.2 1.8 
0.8 4.2 80.6 168
Coker--------22 57 30.9 2.3 
0.9 3.2 81.9 167
Greenwood----45 55 45.1 1.8 
0.8 3.6 80.2 147
Pioneer------3030 55 27.7 
1.8 0.8 3.7 77.0 138
Funk's-------G-4525 54 36.5 1.8 
0.9 3.1 80.0 177
McNair--------S338 54 33.2 2.2 
0.7 3.4 80.7 197
Funk's-------G-4949A 54 37.6 1.8 
0.7 4.1 81.8 177
Continued:
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Table 8. (Cont'd) Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties 
Tested in Central, Alabama, 19761/
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per 
of Mid
name Hybrid acre?
/  
stalks Quality
3  
stalk ears Shelling Husk
3  
silk!
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. 
Rating Days
DeKalb-------XL395 53 22.2 1.8 
0.7 4.0 81.9 1.6 78
DeKalb-------1214A 52 25.5 
1.8 0.7 4.0 78.1 1.6 
82
Greenwood----44 49 27.1 2.1 
0.8 3.1 81.6 1.8 70
1/Camden, Camp Hill, Prattville, and Milstead.
2/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 
5 = very poor.
4/Average of Camden and Milstead data. Tests were planted 
April 16 and 23, respectively.
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect damage, 1977 data from central Alabama are not included in this report
1
Table 9. 1976 Yield of Corn Varieties 
by Location and Regional Averages 
for 1-5 Years i eta lbm
1
Camden Camp Hill
Bu. Bu.
Pr attville
Bu.
Mil-
stead
Bu.
Regional average yield per acre
1-yr. 2-yr. 3-yr. 4-yr. 5-yr.
1974- 1973- 1972-
1976 1975-76 76 76 76
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu.
Pioneer------3147
Funk' s-------G-7 95W-i
Pioneer------51lA
Pioneer------3369A
McNair-------508
Pioneer------3009
McCurdy------67-14
Funk' s-------G-5945
PAG--------- 751
McNair-------S338
Funk' s-------G-4949A
Pioneer------3030
Greenwood----45
Funk's-------G-4864
Coker--------56
McCurdy------72-24
Coker--------77
MNair------X300
DeKalb------XL3 94
Funk's ------ G-4810
DeKalb------XL8O
Coker-------54
Coker--------16
Funk's-------G-461 1
Funk's ------- G-4507
Pioneer------3368A
Coker--------18
Pioneer------ 3145
Coker--------22
Funk's ------- G-4525
Continued:
Brand
51
46
57
22
57
50
25
48
47
30
40
44
37
51
45
49
48
30
48
39
30
55
14
29
28
23
16
45
30
31
120
107
92
145
133
117
124
115
124
113
108
99
106
124
114
118
131
114
131
128
132
111
119
136
119
119
122
100
112
99
87
86
84
84
79
81
79
79
75
74
74
72
71
79
77
94
89
89
87
86
85
83
83
81
80
79
78
77
85
83
80
82
78
79
76
75
72
73
72
69
68
76
76
90
86
74
52
44
46
52
39
42
50
41
32
36
35
41
3-2
39
41
46
47
45
43
40
49
39
47
50
56
56
51
43
43
46
83
79
76
85
80
80
77
77
75
73
71
69
68
78
75
86
91
79
82
81
77
75
75
32
47
44
50
33
47
43
31
25
36
31
33
47
39
45
47
39
49
31
47
47
46
51
57
54
47
52
48
42
39
64
61
60
67
66
64
60
59
57
54
54
55
55
63
61
65
66
59
64
63
65
63
57
68
64
61
60
59
57
54
Hybrid
Table 9. (Cont'd) 1976 Yield of Corn Varieties by Location and Regional Averages for
1-yr. 2-yr.
Brand Mil-
name Hybrid Camden Camp Hill Prattville stead 1976 1975-76
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu.
DeKalb------- XL395 40 105 37 31 53
DeKa lb-------1214A 37 115 27 30 52
Greenwood----44 26 79 47 43 49
Test average: 38 116 43
L.S.D. (.05): 16 22 7
C.V. (%):. 29.2 13.4 11.2
1/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel..
42
10
17.0
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect damage, 1977 data from central Alabama are not inlddi thsrpt
abama Y
La
Table 10. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested Three Years in Southern Alabam
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Nybrid acrel? stalks Quality
1
' stalk ears ShE
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. P
Pioneer-----3147 103 22.1 2.8 0.9 3.1 82
McCurdy-----67-14 101 18.3 2.0 0.9 2.9 80
Funk's-----G-795W-1 100 27.3 2.1 1.0 3.2 80
Coker-------77 99 21.3 2.2 1.0 3.7 81
DeKalb----- XL8O 99 19.4 2.2 0.9 2.7 80
Pioneer-----3369A 98 14.3 2.5 0.9 2.8 82
Coker-------16 97 14.0 2.5 1.0 2.7 82
DeKalb------XL394 96 17.6 2.2 1.0 3.4 82
McNair------X-300 96 17.9 2.3 0.9 2.8 80
Pioneer-----3145 96 13.7 2.2 1.0 3.1 79
Funk's------G-4810 95 15.8 2.2 0.9 3.2 80.C.
McNair------S-338 94 24.7 2.6 0.9 2.9 8122.
Pioneer--511A 93 28.6 2.0 1.0 3.3 80.C.
Funk's------G-4864 92 15.6 2.1 0.9 3.3 83. .
Funk's------G-5945 92 23.0 2.3 0.9 3.5 81.21
HcNair------508 91 14.0 2.3 1.1 3.6 81.20
Coker-------54 88 24.5 1.9 1.0 3.4 80.C.
Pioneer--3009 88 25.9 2.2 0.9 3.3 77.17
Pioneer--3030 88 21.0 2.0 0.9 3.3 77.17
Funk's------G-4949A 88 21.1 2.4 0.9 3.4 80.C.
P-A-G-------751 87 29.7 2.2 1.0 3.5 79.81.
"B~rtn Faro,
2
/Yields nadjustedpto
31 = excellent; 2 =
Headland, and Monroeville.
15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
good; 3 = fair; 4 poor; 5 = very poor.
Table 11. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested Two Years in Southern Alabama, 1976-771/
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre?
/  
stalks Quality
/  
stalk ears Shelling Husk3
/
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. Rating
Ring Around--1502 100 
12.3 2.4 1.0 3.0 
82.3 2.3
Pioneer------3368A 98 
16.4 3.0 0.9 3.9 
78.6 2.7
McCurdy------67-14 96 20.8 
2.0 0.9 2.9 80.1 
2.6
Pioneer------3147 96 
21.4 2.7 0.9 
3.2 82.1 2.7
DeKalb-------XL80 95 
22.1 2.3 0.9 
2.9 80.3 2.3
Funk's-------G-4507 95 
21.5 3.1 0.9 
3.1 82.2 3.0
Coker--------22 95 
21.5 2.6 0.9 3.1 
81.0 2.6
Coker--------16 94 
15.8 2.5 1.0 
2.8 81.4 3.0
Funk' s-------G-795W-1 93 26.3 
2.0 0.9 3.2 80.5 
2.2
Funk's-------G-4611 93 
24.0 2.4 0.9 3.1 
82.3 2.3
Pioneer------3369A 93 16.7 
2.6 0.9 2.9 82.2 
3.1
Coker--------18 92 25.6 
2.7 0.9 3.1 82.7 2.7
DeKalb------XL394 92 16.3 
2.2 0.9 3.5 82.2 
2.3
Pioneer------3145 91 12.8 
2.3 0.9 3.2 79.0 
2.0
McNair-------X-300 89 21.3 
2.5 0.9 2.9 80.1 
2.4
Funk's-------G-4810 89 15.6 
2.3 0.9 3.3 80.6 
2.6
Pioneer------511A 88 27.5 
1.9 0.9 3.4 79.8 
2.2
Coker--------77 88 20.7 
2.4 1.0 3.8 79.6 
2.3
McNair-------508 87 13.2 
2.4 1.0 3.7 81.1 
2.0
McNair-------S-338 87 28.1 
2.6 0.8 3.0 80.1 
2.3
Funk's-------G-4864 86 14.6 
2.1 0.8 3.4 82.7 
1.9
Pioneer------3030 83 21.3 
2.1 0.9 3.5 76.4 
1.8
Funk's-------G-5945 82 23.4 
2.4 0.8 3.5 81.1 
2.2
Funk's-------G-4949A 82 
21.3 2.4 0.9 3.5 
78.7 2.7
P-A-G--------751 81 26.3 
2.3 0.9 3.6 79.6 
1.9
Pioneer------3009 80 27.2 
2.3 0.8 3.4 76.9 
1.8
Coker--------54 80 24.4 
2.1 0.9 3.5 79.7 
1.8
1/Brewton, Fairhope, Headland, and Nonroeville.
2/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 
3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very 
poor.
Table 12. Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested in Southern 
Alabama, 19771/
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre-
/  
stalks Quality3
/  
stalk ears Shelling Husk
3/
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. Rating
Trojan----------TXS 114 67 25.2 3.2 0.9 2.5 78.0 2.3
Ring Around-----1502 63 19.0 2.9 0.8 2.5 79.6 2.2
Ring Around-----2502 61 32.5 3.1 0.9 2.3 78.9 2.4
Coker-----------16 60 27.3 2.9 0.9 2.5 78.8 2.8
Ring Around-----1501 60 18.4 3.9 0.8 2.6 78.2 3.1
Pioneer---------3368A 59 29.5 2.9 0.8 2.6 80.6 2.8
McCurdy---------67-14 59 27.0 2.6 0.8 2.4 78.4 2.6
Pioneer---------3145 58 20.0 2.9 0.8 2.6 76.0 2.
Funk's----------G-4507 58 34.9 3.9 0.8 2.7 78.0 3.0
McCurdy---------76 58 30.8 2.6 0.9 2.7 77.3 2.6
Funk's----------G-4611 55 38.7 2.9 0.8 2.6 79.2 2.4
Pioneer---------3147 54 24.0 3.4 0.8 2.6 77.3 2.6
DeKalb----------XL80 54 31.0 3.0 0.8 2.5 78.6 2.6
Paymaster-------UC 9792 53 29.6 2.8 0.7 2.7 77.7 2.2
Pioneer---------511A 51 34.5 2.4 0.8 2.7 76.7 2.2
Funk's----------G-795W-1 51 29.3 2.7 0.7 2.5 77.2 2.3
Funk's----------G-4864 50 19.5 2.6 0.7 2.8 78.4 2.3
Pioneer---------3369A 50 29.3 3.1 0.8 2.5 78.3 2.9
DeKalb----------XL395A 50 13.4 3.0 0.7 2.9 75.4 2.2
Funk's----------G-4810 50 24.7 3.1 0.8 2.8 76.6 2.4
McNair----------X-300 49 35.2 3.0 0.7 2.5 76.4 2.4
DeKalb----------XL394 49 12.2 2.8 0.7 2.8 78.5 2.4
Coker-----------22 48 34.3 3.3 0.8 2.6 75.1 2.6
Funk's----------G-4776 48 35.3 3.2 0.8 2.7 77.3 2.6
Coker-----------18 47 39.7 3.8 0.8 2.5 78.1 2.8
Pioneer---------3009 45 29.1 3.0 0.7 2.8 73.5 2.2
McNair---------S-338 44 35.4 3.2 0.7 2.6 75.0 2.
Coker-----------54 43 24.6 2.7 0.7 2.8 75.2 1.9
Funk's----------G-5945 43 19.8 2.9 0.7 2.8 76.9 2.2
(Continued):
Mid-
silk
Days
69
68
69
69
70
72
73
72
70
71
71
77
72
75
77
76
75
68
76
73
73
75
71
73
72
73
74
78
78
Table 12. (Cont'd) Some Characteristics of Corn Varieties Tested in Southern Alabama,
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre? stalks Quality
1  
stalk ears
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft.
Funk's---------G-4747W 43 30.3 3.7 0.7 2.8
Funk's---------G-4949A 43 18.4 3.1 0.7 2.8
McNair----------508 41 14.0 3.1 0.8 2.9
Pioneer---------3030 41 22.6 2.8 0.7 2.8 6. .
Coker-----------77 40 21.3 3.1 0.7 3.0 7. .
P-A-G----------- 751 40 27.5 2.9 0.7 2.9 
7. .
De Kalb----------XL395 40 23.6 2.9 0.6 2.9 7. .
Funk's----------G-4848 37 14.6 4.1 0.7 2.6 6. .
Paymaster-------UC 11982 34 13.0 4.1 0.6 2.6 6. .
1/Brewton, Fairhope, Headland, and Monroeville.
2/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 =
bushel.
very poor.
Mid-
silk
Days
76
76
84
77
81
82
79
77
81
3I
Table 13. 1977 Yield of Corn Varieties by Location and Regional Averages 
for 1-5 Years
Reg iona avrgyilpea
Brand 
1-yr. 2-yr.
name Hybrid Fairhope Brewton Monroeville 
Headland 1977 1976-7
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu.
Funk's--------G-795W-1 58 
51 47 47 51 
93
McCurdy-------67-14 73 57 
41 64 59 96
Pioneer-------3369A 78 
42 34 47 50 
93
Pioneer-------511A 62 54 
44 46 51 88
Funk's-------G-4864 75 
57 32 38 
50 86
McNair--------S-338 65 
51 22 41 44 
87
Funk's-------G-5945 51 
54 33 36 
43 82
Funk's-------G-4949A 52 
53 28 40 
43 82
McNair--------508 37 
47 50 32 
41 87
Pioneer-------3030 
53 51 33 
27 41 83
Pioneer-------3009 
56 48 33 
42 45 80
Coker---------54 53 
53 28 39 
43 80
P-A-G---------751 
47 52 45 
15 40 81
Pioneer-------3147 67 
60 41 49 
54 96
Coker---------77 47 
52 38 23 
40 88
McNair--------X-300 73 
57 16 51 49 
89
DeKaib--------XL8O 75 
53 21 68 54 
95 9
Coker---------16 80 49 
31 79 60 94 
9
DeKalb--------XL394 57 58 
38 43 49 92 
9
Pioneer-------3145 72 
50 43 68 58 
91 9
Funk's--------G-4810 64 
51 29 56 50 
89 9
Ring Around---1502 85 
57 37 72 
63 100
Pioneer-------3668A 80 
50 37 69 59 
98
Funk's--------G-4507 91 
50 27 63 58 
95
Coker---------22 68 
47 31 47 48 
95
Funk's--------G-4611 
79 51 31 
60 55 93
Coker---------18 63 31 
29 63 47 92
Trojan--------TXS 114 87 59 40 
81 67
Ring Around---2502 76 
49 45 73 
61
Ring Around---1501 90 
49 28 73 60
(Continued):
re
5-yr.
1973-77
Bu.
99
97
97
96
94
92
90
90
88
88
88 o
87
86
Table 13 (Cont'd). 1977 Yield of 
Corn Varieties by Locations and 
Regional Averages for
Alabamal
Regional aeaeyedprar
Brand 
1-yr. 2-yr.
name Hybrid Fairhope 
Brewton Monroeville Headland 
1977 1976-77
Bu. Bu. Bu. 
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. 
Bu.
McCurdy-------76 78 
53 37 62 58
Paymaster-----UC 9792 79 52 
18 64 53
DeKalb--------XL395A 47 
57 46 51 
50
Funk's--------G-4776 66 
46 26 54 
48
Funk's--------G-4747W 74 
37 18 44 43
DeKalb-------- XL395 47 
48 34 29 
40
Funk's--------G-4848 54 
44 20 30 
37
Paymaster--UC 11982 48 
38 21 28 
34
Test average:
L.S.D. (.05):
C.V.(%):
66
10
10.6
50
10
14.2
33
10
21.4
15
20.8
I/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture 
and 56 lb. per bushel.
5-yr.
1973-77
Bu.
Table 14. Some Characteristics of Irrigated 
Corn Hybrids, Camden - 1975-771/
Yield 
Ears
Brand per 
Lodged per 
Ear
name Hybrid acre?! 
stalks Quality
3
! Stalk Heigh
Bu. Pct. Rating 
No. Ft.
Pioneer-------3147 112 
6.9 1.3 1.0 
3.7
Coker--------77 107 
13.3 1.1 1.1 
4.1
McNair-------508 107 1.7 
1.1 1.1 4.1
Funk's-------G-4949A 105 
7.6 1.1 1.0 
4.2
P-A-G---------751 103 17.9 
1.1 1.1.4.3
Funk's-------G-795W-1 102 
20.5 1.3 1.0 
3.5
DeKalb--------XL394 101 
15.4 1.2 0.9 
3.9
Funk's-------G-4864 100 
6.9 1.0 
1.0 3.7
McNair--------X-300 100 
6.8 1.2 0.9 
3.1
Funk's-------G-5945 100 
16.0 1.1 1.0 
3.9
McCurdy-------67-14 99 
14.5 1.1 1.0 
3.2
Pioneer-------511A 99 
17.9 1.2 1.0 
3.5 7.
Pioneer-------3030 99 
14.4 1.1 1.0 
3.7 6.
Coker---------56 98 
9.9 1.2 1.0 
3.6 7.
Funk's--------G-4810 97 
15.6 1.3 1.0 
3.5 7.
Coker---------54 
95 32.2 1.1 
1.0 3.8 7.
McNair--------S-338 93 
16.5 1.6 1.0. 
3.3 7.
Pioneer-------3369A 92 
14.6 1.4 0.9 
3.2 7.
Pioneer-------3009 92 
11.9 1.3 
1.0 3.6 6.
Coker---------16 89 
6.9 1.4 0.9 
2.8 7.
DeKalb--------XL8O 82 
35.7 1.5 0.8 
3.0 7.
IPlanted in 30-inch rows in 1975 and 1976 and 
36-inch rows in 1977.
~i'Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 
lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = 
poor; 5 = very poor.
iusk '
Kati ng
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.4
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.4
1.0
1.3
1.5
1.0
1.4
1.0
Table 15. Some Characteristics of Irrigated Corn Hybrids, Camden -19677/
Yield Ears
Brand per Lodged per 
Ear
name Hybrid acre?! stalks Quality
1
! stalk height
Bu. Pct. Rating 
No. Ft.
Pioneer-------3141 116 
8.5 1.414.0 3.6
McNair--------508 114 9.0 1.1 
1.2 4.0
Funk's-------G-4949A 110 8.7 
1.1 1.0 4.1
McCurdy-------67-14 106 17.2 1.1 1.0 
3.2
P-A-G--------751 106 14.3 1.1 1.1 4.2
Coker--------77 106 18.9 
1.1 1.1 4.0
Pioneer-------3368A 105 4.4 
1.4 1.0 3.5
Funk's-------G-5945 103 
15.3 1.1 1.0 3.8
DeKalb------- XL395 103 9.9 
1.1 1.0 3.8
Funk's-------G-795W-1 103 
23.4 1.4 1.0 3.5
Pioneer-------3030 103 
17.4 1.0 1.0 3.7
DeKalb--------XL394 103 18.4 
1.3 1.0 3.8
Pioneer-------511A 102 17.9 
1.3 1.0 3.5
McNair--------X-300 101 8.4 1.3 
1.0 3.1
Pioneer-------3145 101 8.1 
1.5 1.0 3.5
Funk's--------G-4507 100 7.9 2.1 
1.0 3.2
Coker--------54 100 36.8 1.1 
1.1 3.6
Funk's--------G-4864 99 8.5 
1.0 1.0 3.6 7.
McNair--------S-338 98 19.7 
1.5 1.0 3.2 7.
Coker---------22 98 14.9 
1.4 0.9 3.2 7.
Coker---------18 97 10.9 1.5 
0.9 3.3 7.
Coker---------56 95 13.0 1.3 
1.0 3.6 7.
Funk's--------G-4810 94 14.9 
1.4 1.0 3.4 7.
Pioneer-------3009 94 11.9 
1.4 1.0 3.3 6.
Funk's--------G-4611 90 14.6 
1.5 0.9 3.2 7.
Coker---------16 88 9.0 
1.6 0.9 2.9 7.
Pioneer-------3369A 87 17.8 
1.6 0.9 3.2 7.
DeKalb--------XL8O 77 46.1 
1.8 0.8 2.9 7.
iPlanted in 30-inch rows in 1976 and 36-inch rows in 1977.
ii/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
i/i = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
H us kq
Rating
1.3
1.0
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.0 N
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.8
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.0
1.3
1.3
2.0
1.0
1976-771/
Table 16. Some Characteristics of Corn Hybrids Planted in 36-inch Rows and Irrigated, Camden - 1977
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per of
name Hybrid acre?
/  
stalks Quality3
/  
stalk ears Shelling Husk3-
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. Rating
Pioneer------3147 120 
11.1 1.8 1.0 
3.9 73.1 1.3
Coker--------77 118 
5.1 1.3 1.3 
3.7 72.5 1.0
Ring Around--2502 117 
2.9 1.3 1.0 3.1 
76.5 1.0
Ring Around--1502 116 
0.5 2.0 1.0 
3.4 77.1 2.0
Asgrow-------RX114 115 16.7 
1.0 1.0 3.8 73.2 
1.0
Pioneer------3145 114 8.3 
1.8 1.0 3.7 71.6 
1.0
McNair-------508 113 
5.9 1.3 1.4 3.8 
70.8 1.0
Pioneer------3368A 111 
5.7 1.8 1.0 
3.7 75.7 1.5
Funk's-------G-795W-1 109 30.1 
1.8 1.1 3.5 72.8 
1.0
Funk's-------G-4949A 109 
8.0 1.3 1.0 
4.0 72.8 1.3
McCurdy------67-14 107 18.3 
1.3 1.0 3.2 73.8 
1.0
McCurdy------76 107 
10.4 1.3 1.0 3.4 
73.8 1.0
Paymaster----UC 9792 107 
26.1 1.3 1.0 
3.4 72.0 1.0
Wilstar------9997 106 
14.2 1.3 1.0 3.1 
75.0 1.3
McNair-------X-300 106 
13.7 1.5 1.0 3.2 
73.1 1.0
McCurdy------72-44A 106 
15.8 1.5 1.1 
3.4 75.2 1.0
Funk's-------G-4810 
104 19.8 1.8 
1.0 3.5 73.8 
1.3
Coker--------18 104 14.4 
1.5 0.9 3.4 76.2 1.0
P-A-G--------751 101 9.0 
1.3 1.2 4.2 69.1 
1.0
Funk's-------G-4507 101 8.1 
3.3 1.0 3.4 72.9 
1.8
Coker--------16 101 5.6 
1.8 1.0 3.1 76.7 
1.3
Pioneer------511A 100 
25.5 1.5 1.0 3.4 
73.0 1.0
Funk's------G-4848 99 13.5 2.3 1.0 
3.7 65.4 1.3
Pioneer------3369A 99 28.0 
2.0 1.0 3.4 76.6 
2.0
Funk's-------G-5945 99 17.6 
1.3 1.0 3.6 74.1 
1.0
Pioneer-----3030 99 15.7 1.0 1.1 3.6 
67.4 1.0
Funk's-------G-4611 98 13.3 
2.0 1.0 3.1 76.7 1.3
McNair-------S-338 97 15.6 
2.0 1.0 3.4 70.0 1.0
Coker--------56 97 10.9 1.5 
1.1 3.7 72.4 1.0
Coker--------54 97 47.1 
1.3 1.1 3.6 72.9 
1.0
Pioneer------3009 
97 15.6 1.8 
1.0 3.7 66.8 
1.0
(Continued):
Tabl 16. (Cont'd) Some Characteristics of Corn Hybrids Planted in 36-inch Rows adIrgtd adn-171
Brand
name Hybrid
Yield
acre 
?1
Lodged
stalks Quality
2
'
Ears
per
stal k
Height
of
ears Shelling H 
usk3
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. P
Funk's-----G-4776 95 7.8 1.5 1.0 3.9 
7
DeKalb------XL394 94 23.8 1.3 1.0 3.7 7
Coker-------22 94 18.2 1.8 0.9 3.4 7
De Kalb------XL395 93 8.0 1.3 1.0 3.4 74. .
Pioneer--3535 91 10.0 2.0 1.0 3.6 75. 
.
Wilstar--6663 89 7.5 3.0 1.0 3.3 74. .
Funk's------G-4864 89 15.2 1.0 0.9 3.6 70. .
Trojan------TXS 114 85 11.9 2.3 0.9 3.4 73. .
DeKalb------XL8O 60 70.5 2.5 0.8 2.9 71. .
Test average:
L.S.D. (.05):
C.V.(%)
102
20
14.0
1/One and one-half inches of water applied on June 1, 6, 13, and July 1,
2/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
8, and 28.
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-r~ h 1 a 1 C; C~mn r h st vr ~ r f ~ vr ; c f ; r r r\f r~~n Ll\lh vr; rl c D~ ~nfnrl
Table 16. and Irrigated, Camden - 19771/
Table 17. Performance of Corn Hybrids Tested Three Years 
at the Black Belt Substation, 1974-761/
Yield Ears Height
Brand per Lodged per 
of
2/ 3/
name Hybrid acre- stalks Quality-3 
stalk ears Shelling
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pct. Rating
Funk's--------G-4864 90 1.9 2.4 0.9 4.2 
83.8 1.7
Pioneer-------3009 80 5.6 2.5 0.9 
4.2 80.4 2.0
Funk's--------G-5945 79 2.5 2.6 1.0 4.5 82.3 
2.0
Pioneer-------3369A 61 20.4 3.0 0.7 3.3 
80.3 3.0
-/Some lodging and yield reduction due to deer and raccoon damage.
2/Yield adjusted to 15.5% mositure and 56 lb. per bushel.
-- 3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect damage, 1977 data from Marion Junction is not included in this
report.
Table 18. Performance of Corn Hybrids Tested Two Years at the Black Belt Substation, I911 6l
Brand
name Hvbr id
DeKalb--------XL3 94
Funk's--------G-4864
Funk's--------G-5945
Pioneer-------3009
Pioneer-------3145
Funk' s--- -----G-4 949A
Funk' s--------G-7 95W-i
McNair--------508
Coker---------56
Pioneer-------5ilA
Pioneer-------3030
P-A-G--------- 751
Funk' s-------- G-4525
Pioneer-------33 69A
-/Some lodging and yield
Yield
per
Ac 
re?
Bu.
84
78
76
75
75
71
71
68
66
64
64
62
60
55
Lodged
Stalks
Pct.
3.4
2.4
3.3
6.1
3.8
4.9
5.1
2.6
3.7
9.0
8.9
8.6
9.8
16.6
Quality3-
Rating
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.8
2.5
2.8
2.6
2.1
2.1
2.6
2. 1
2.3
3.3
2.7
reduction due to deer and raccoon damage.
2
/'Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. Per bushel.
31= excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; r 5 = very poor.
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect
this report.
damage, 1977 data from Marion Junction is not included 
in
Ears
per
Stalk
No.
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.9
1.0
0.9
0.7
Height
of
Ear s
Ft.
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.2
3.9
4.2
3.9
4.0
3.7
3.8
4.0
4.2
3.2
3.2
Shelling
Pct.
83.6
83.1
82.3
80.7
79.8
81.5
77.9
81.5
82.5
82.1
78.5
80.8
81.6
78.6
Husk -
Rating
2.0
1.4
2.0
1.9
2.0
2.1
1.5
1.6
2.0
1.5
1.3
1.8
2.5
2.8
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Table 19. Performance of Corn Hybrids Tested One Year at the 
Black Belt Substation, 1976'
Yield Ears
Brand per Lodged per Ear
name Hybrid acre2/ stalks Quality
3 /  
stalk height Shelling
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. 
Pct. Rating
McCurdy-----72-24 76 3.7 
2.5 1.0 4.1 82.5 
1.3
DeKalb------XL394 69 6.6 
2.8 0.8 3.3 82.3 
2.3
Funk's------G-4810 68 3.7 
3.3 0.9 3.4 78.4 
2.3
Pioneer-----3009 66 
5.0 2.5 0.9 3.6 
78.7 1.5
Pioneer-----3145 66 
6.8 2.5 1.0 3.6 
78.8 2.0
Funk's------G-4864 62 
3.1 3.0 0.9 3.9 
82.0 1.3
Funk's------G-5945 59 
4.7 2.3 0.9 3.9 
80.0 2.3
Funk's------G-4949A 59 1.8 
2.5 0.8 3.9 81.3 
2.3
Funk's------G-4776 56 4.0 
2.3 1.0 3.5 80.1 
2.3
Funk's------G-4507 54 
2.1 3.3 0.9 3.1 
83.0 3.3
McNair------508 53 
2.5 2.3 1.0 3.8 
77.9 1.8
Coker-------77 52 
9.3 2.5 0.9 3.8 
82.1 1.3
Funk's------G-795W-1 51 
8.6 2.8 0.9 
3.4 70.5 1.3
Coker-------54 51 
9.1 2.3 1.1 3.7 
79.9 1.8
Pioneer-----3368A 50 3.5 
2.8 0.9 2.9 80.3 
3.0
PAG-------- 751 50 
10.4 2.3 0.8 
3.8 78.4 2.0
Pioneer-----3535 49 
6.3 3.3 1.0 3.0 
81.6 2.5
Funk's------G-4848 47 
1.1 3.0 0.6 3.0 
77.1 2.7
DeKalb------XL395 47 
6.6 2.3 0.6 3.6 
81.8 2.5
Coker-------56 46 
4.6 2.3 0.8 3.4 
81.2 2.0
Pioneer-----3030 46 
4.6 2.0 0.8 
3.4 75.3 1.0
DeKalb------1214A 46 
7.0 3.0 0.8 
4.0 76.3 1.5
Pioneer-----511A 45 
9.3 2.8 0.9 3.2 
81.1 1.5
Greenwood---44 45 
5.7 2.5 0.7 3.1 
81.0 3.0
Coker-------16 43 
1.1 3.3 1.0 2.9 
77.6 3.3
Coker-------22 42 
8.3 3.3 0.7 
3.0 81.3 2.3
McNair------X300 41 
2.3 3.0 0.8 
3.0 79.4 2.3
Continued:
Table 19. (Cont 'd) Performance of Corn Hybrids Tested One Year at the Black Belt Substation, 19761-
Yield Ears
Brand per Lodged per Ear
name Hybrid acrel' stalks Qualityl/ stalk height Shelling
Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft. Pet.
Coker-------18 40 10.3 3.3 0.9 3.0 83.8
Funk's------G-4525 37 6.8 3.0 0.8 2.7 80.8
Pioneer-----3369A 31 8.1 2.8 0.7 3.0 70.8
Test average: 52
L.S.D. (.05): 16
C.V. (%): 21.9
1/Some yield reduction due to deer and raccoon damage.
2/Yield adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel.
3/1 = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair; 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
Note: Due to severe drouth and insect damage, 1977 data from Marion Junction is not incueintsrpo.
N
VIRAL DISEASE REACTIONS OF SOME HYBRIDS IN 1976
Robert T. Gudauskas, G. W. Karr, Jr., and Clauzell Stevens
Department of Botany and Microbiology
INTRODUCTION
Presently, the two most prevalent viral diseases of corn in Alabama
are maize chlorotic dwarf (MCD) caused by the maize chlorotic dwarf virus
(MCDV), and maize dwarf mosaic (MDM) caused by the maize dwarf mosaic
virus (MDMV). Discovery of MDM in the State dates back to the early
1960's, while MCD has been recognized only since 1973. Both diseases
probably occur throughout Alabama, however, they generally have been more
prevalent and damaging in the northern two-thirds of the State.
Symptoms of the two diseases are similar in appearance and sometimes
difficult to distinguish. Generally, affected plants are chlorotic or
discolored and may be stunted. Leaves of MDM-diseased plants show an
irregular, light and dark green mosaic or mottle; the initial symptom
of MCD is a fine, chlorotic streaking over smallest veins.
The causal viruses are spread by feeding activities of insects. MCDV
is transmitted by certain leafhoppers and MDMV is carried by some aphids.
Both viruses have similar host ranges among a variety of wild and cultivated
grasses. Johnsongrass is an important overseason or reservoir host for
the viruses, and MCD and MDM incidence and damage usually are high in corn
fields that are heavily infested with johnsongrass.
Use of resistant or tolerant corn hybrids presently is the most
practical control for MCD and NDM. Commercial and experimental hybrids
30
and inbred lines are evaluated yearly to identify resistant 
hybrids or
promising sources of resistance to the diseases. Results 
of evaluations
of some commercial hybrids during 1976 are summarized in this 
report.
PROCEDURE
Viral disease ratings were made on entries in corn variety 
tests at
six locations. Plants showing symptoms of MCD and/or 
MDM were counted and
data are reported as percent incidence of the diseases 
for each hybrid.
Average disease severity for each hybrid was calculated 
from ratings of
individual plants on a 1-9 scale, where 1 - no visible symptoms, 
2 = upper
two or three leaves chlorotic or discolored; no 
stunting, 3 = all leaves
above ear chlorotic or discolored; no stunting, 
4 = general chlorosis or
discoloration above ear; some stunting, 5 = general chlorosis 
or discolora-
tion above the ear; plants stunted and ear reduced in size, 
6 = upper three-
fourths of plant chlorotic or discolored; plants 
stunted and ear reduced
in size; 7 - entire plant chlorotic or discolored and stunted; 
small ear,
8 = entire plant chlorotic or discolored, stunted; no ear 
produced, 9 = plant
dead; no ear.
RESULTS
Evaluations for viral diseases in variety tests on the 
Black Belt,
Piedmont, Tennessee Valley, and Upper Coastal Plain 
substations are given
in tables 20-24. Tests on the Main Station and Sand Mountain Substation
were also examined but disease incidence was insignificant.
Highest overall disease incidence and severity occurred in the test
on the Black Belt Substation; average incidence and severity for all hybrids
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were 59% and 3.26, respectively. Incidence of MCD and MDM was not separated
at this location. Virus ratings were made on the first planting of the
test which was not harvested because of poor stand and damage to viral
diseases; yield data are from the second planting.
Viral disease reactions were comparatively lower at the other locations.
Average incidences of the two diseases were: Piedmont Substation, MCD -
14.5%, MDM - 5.9%; Tennessee Valley Substation, MCD - 12.8%, MDM - 11.3%;
Upper Coastal Plain Substation, regular variety test, MCD - 29.4%, DM -
5.8%; preliminary variety test, 23.4%, MDM - 4.6%.
Hybrids showing relatively high resistance or tolerance were apparent
at each location. Under conditions of higher incidence of viral diseases
many hybrids would be more susceptible but should retain their relative
ranking. When selecting a hybrid, viral disease reactions should be taken
into account for areas where the diseases occur, along with consideration
of yield and other characteristics given elsewhere in this report.
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Table 20. Viral Disease 
Reactions, Regular Corn 
Variety Test,
Marion Junction, 
July 23, 1976
Hybrid Incidence (%) 
Severity1
'
Coker 16 
74.1 4.03
Coker 18 
88.6 5.07
Coker 22 
72.2 3.73
Coker 54 
75.2 4.20
Coker 56 
81.5 4.10
Coker 77 
80.1 3.79
DeKalb XL394 
31.4 2.15
DeKalb XL395 
66.3 3.81
DeKalb 1214A 
59.5 2.82
Funks G-795W-1 
78.5 3.71
Funks G-4507 
73.1 3.73
Funks G-4525 
51.5 2.48
Funks G-4776 31.4 
1.86
Funks G-4810 
45.6 2.15
Funks G-4848 
17.5 1.58
Funks G-4864 
50.4 3.14
Funks G-4949A 
55.5 3.28
Funks G-5945 
40.2 2.92
Greenwood 44 
50.7 2.75
McCurdy 72-24 
59.1 2.68
McNair 508 
28.4 1.98
McNair X300 
53.3 2.88
P.A.G. 751 
71.7 3.50
Pioneer 511A 
76.2 4.13
Pioneer 3009 
60.3 3.07
Pioneer 3030 
61.8 2.96
Pioneer 3145 
47.6 2.94
Pioneer 3147 
49.6 2.57
Pioneer 3368A 
98.6 6.57
Pioneer 3369A 
51.5 3.12
1/ 1-9 scale; 1 = no visible symptoms, 
9 = severe symptoms
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Table 21. Viral Disease Reactions, Regular Corn Variety Test,
Camp Hill, August 10, 1976
Incidence (%) 
1/
Hybrid MCD MDM Severity sating-
Coker 16
Coker 18
Coker 22
Coker 54
Coker 56
Coker 77
DeKalb XL8O
DeKalb XL394
DeKalb XL395
DeKalb 1214A
Funks G-795W-1
Funks G-4507
Funks G-4525
Funks G-4611
Funks G-4810
Funks G-4864
Funks G-49 49A
Funks G-5945
Greenwood 44
Greenwood 45
McCurdy 67-14
McCurdy 72-24
McNair 508
McNair S338
McNair X300
P.A.G. 751
Pioneer 511A
Pioneer 3009
Pioneer 3030
Pioneer 3145
Pioneer 3147
Pioneer 3368A
Pioneer 3369A
3.6
51.1
18.3
5.2
36.3
27.6
11.4
0
13. 1
4.4
6.2
5.4
13.0
26.5
1.7
26.2
7.7
6.0
15.9
10.5
8.5
34.2
9.8
23. 1
5.7
8.3
8.0
10.2
26.4
19.6
11.8
19.7
1.9
1.8
26.7
6.0
5.2
18.01
20.7
1.6
0
19.6
0
20.9
0
0
10.2
0
8.2
9.6
2.0
4.6
3.5
0
4.9
0
7.7
0
2.1
2.0
3.4
1.9
3.9
0
9.0
1.9
1.11
2.40
1.82
1.20
2.18
1.90
1.52
1.00
1.70
1.10
1.58
1.27
1.15
1.65
1.14
1.66
1.25
1.22
1.75
1.44
1.36
1.54
1.22
1.52
1.28
1.21
1.30
1.32
1.68
1.65
1.39
1.59
1.07
1/19 cae;
S11 = no visible symptoms; 9 = severe symptoms
)I r\ I
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Table 22. Viral Disease Reactions, Regular 
Corn Variety Test,
Belle Mina, August 5, 1976
Incidence (%) 
1/
Hybrid MCD 
MDM Severity rating-
Coker 16 9.1 5.4 
1.29
Coker 18 52.0 8.0 
1.80
Coker 22 13.8 8.6 
1.26
Coker 56 7.6 13.8 
1.40
DeKalb XL80 14.7 1.6 
1.21
DeKalb XL394 2.2 2.2 
1.04
Funks G-795W-1 8.6 
6.9 1.21
Funks G-4507 3.6 20.0 
1.25
Funks G-4525 0 15.8 
1.21
Funks G-4611 9.4 32.1 
1.43
Funks G-4810 10.2 
6.1 1.18
Funks G-4864 6.7 6.7 
1.18
Funks G-5757 18.0 8.0 
1.42
Greenwood 44 21.8 21.8 
2.04
McCurdy 67-14 17.0 13.2 
1.45
McCurdy MSX 88 39.6 15.1 
2.40
McNair S338 14.0 
12.0 1.30
McNair X300 12.5 
8.9 1.36
Pioneer 511A 3.6 14.5 
1.25
Pioneer 3145 4.2 
2.1 1.06
Pioneer 3147 5.0 1.7 
1.08
Pioneer 3179 10.7 
0 1.32
Pioneer 3368A 20.7 
45.2 2.72
Pioneer 3369A 4.8 3.2 
1.14
= no visible symptoms, 9 = severe symptoms
11 -- 9scae;
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Table 23. Viral Disease Reactions, Regular Corn Variety 
Test,
Winfield, August 6, 1976
Incidence (%)
Hybrid MCD MDM Severity ratingl
Coker 16 13.4 2.8 1.60
Coker 18 66.6 33.0 3.22
Coker 22 43.1 7.6 2.25
Coker 56 22.8 18.5 1.92
DeKalb XL80 18.3 2.5 1.69
DeKalb XL394 17.5 3.8 1.42
Funks G-795W-1 56.4 13.4 2.61
Funks G-4507 20.5 1.5 1.81
Funks G-4525 24.8 2.7 1.51
Funks G-4611 29.7 2.5 1.90
Funks G-4810 15.5 0 1.44
Funks G-4864 20.1 3.0 1.53
Funks G-5757 25.0 0 1.43
Greenwood 44 56.8 12.8 2.79
McCurdy 67-14 21.3 0 1.56
McCurdy MSX 88 48.2 0 2.65
McNair S 338 26.3 2.6 1.67
McNair X 300 27.1 1.3 1.56
Pioneer 511A 25.7 2.6 1.59
Pioneer 3145 26.0 5.1 1.64
Pioneer 3147 15.5 7.4 1.48
Pioneer 3179 54.9 3.1 2.88
Pioneer 3368A 23.6 13.6 1.67
Pioneer 3369A 7.4 1.3 1.30
= no visible symptom, 9 = severe symptoms
1/nk
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Table 24. Viral Disease 
Reactions, Preliminary Corn Variety 
Test,
Winfield, August 6, 1976
Incidence (%) 1/
Hybrid MCD 
MDM Severity rating
ACC0 UC 9792 15.8 
2.6 1.29
ACCO AR 38146 12.2 
24.4 1.66
ACC0 UC 11982 34.2 
4.9 1.78
Asgrow RX114 28.9 
2.6 1.58
Asgrow RX115A 47.1 
0 2.09
Funks G-4520 35.9 
5.1 1.82
Funks G-4747W 31.7 
2.4 1.58
Funks G-4776 5.1 
0 1.05
Funks G-4848 16.7 
5.6 1.28
Funks G-4850 8.1 
0 1.22
Funks G-4880W 11.8 
2.9 1.23
GH H-2740A 45.4 
12.1 2.51
GH H-2775 25.6 
0 1.46
GH XC-9045 35.3 
8.8 1.91
McCurdy 72-44A 36.5 
2.4 1.66
McCurdy 75-58 10.2 
5.1 1.31
Mcurdy MS~( 84A 11.8 
0 1.53
McNair S-237 11.6 
6.9 1.39
14DM 116 30.8 
10.3 1.8 7
Pioneer 3535 35.9 
5.1 1.82
RA 1502 14.7 
2.9 1.32
RA 2502 17.9 
25.6 1.6 7
RA 2601 46.4 
0 2.64
RA 2602-W 3.1 
0 1.06
SS 102A 36.8 
0 1.84
SS 112 22.8 
2.8 1.86
SS 125 11.4 
0 1.09
TXS 114 21.6 
0 1.73
TXS 119 24.3 
8.1 2.13
Wilstar 6663 16.7 
0 1.17
Wilstar 9997 19.1 
2.4 1.83
1/ 1-9 scale; 1 = 
no visible symPtoms
9 sveesyptm
PRELIMINARY REPORT
Table 25. Some Characteristics of Corn Hybrids Tested One Year at Three Locations in N
Yield per acre" Ears
Brand Belle Cross- Win- Regional Lodged per Ear
name Hybrid Mina ville field average stalks Quality! stalk height
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Pct. Rating No. 
Ft.
P-A-G--------SX 17A 91 58 27 59 19.7 2.5 0.8 3.4
Pioneer------3535 85 60 29 58 18.9 2.8 0.8 3.4
Wilstar------6663 86 57 22 55 25.8 3.0 0.8 3.5
Trojan-------TXS 113 74 56 34 54 14.6 3.0 0.8 5.3
McCurdy------84A 74 50 37 54 25.3 3.0 0.8 3.4
Ring Around--1501 83 50 27 53 28.2 3.4 0.7 3.3
Ring Around--2501 79 41 40 53 26.0 3.0 0.7 3.1
DeKalb-------XL72B 82 36 40 53 17.2 2.9 0.7 3.2
Pioneer------3152 75 34 43 50 20.8 3.0 0.6 3.4
Wilstar------5555 80 45 26 50 14.9 3.0 0.8 3.1
Ring Around--2502 74 42 33 50 28.0 2.8 0.7 3.1
P-A-G-------SX 98 79 38 32 50 25.9 3.0 
0.7 3.2
Paymaster----UC 8951 87 40 22 49 33.1 2.7 0.6 3.6
Pioneer------3369A1/ 75 49 22 49 40.1 2.9 0.8 3.3
NorthrupKing-PX79 87 43 15 49 17.1 2.9 0.7 3.6840 31 7
DeKalb------- XL8OA 79 39 28 49 18.2 3.3 0.7 3.5808 28 7
Trojan-------T 1120 77 47 21 49 23.3 3.1 0.7 3.1833 26 9
McCurdy------75-200 67 56 22 48 30.0 3.3 0.7 3.6824.5 7
Funk's-------G-4810A 67 47 27 47 26.6 3.1 0.7 3.6843 25 7
Pioneer------31471 74 38 29 47 18.6 3.3 0.7 3.8842.8 7
Trojan-------TXS li5A 85 4[3 12 47 25.4 3.0 0.7 3.4844 23 7
Golden Harvest-H-2740A 71 39 28 46 19.7 2.8 0.7 3.9825.2 7
McNair-------X-170 73 52 11 46 26.1 2.9 0.8 3.0827.5 6
Northrup, Ki ng-PX723 65 38 30 44 18.7 3.3 0.7 3.9832.4 7
DeKalb------- XL78 71 38 22 44 47.9 2.8 0.7 3.2844 28 6
McCurdy------75-210 60 38 29 42 31.0 2.9 0.6 3.8823.5 7
Asgrow-------RX1I4 62 30 19 37 21.2 3.3 0.6 3,6803 22 7
(Continued)~
1-
1k
Table 25. (Cont'd) Some Characteristics of Corn Hybrids Tested One Year at Three Locati
1/
Yield per acre- 
Ears
Brand Belle Cross- Win- Regional Lodged per Ear
name Hybrid Nina ville field average stalks Quality.J/ stalk height
Bu. Bu. Bu. Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft.
Northrup,King-PXI18W 69 24 17 37 30.4 3.1 0.5 3.9825.5 7
Northrup,King-PX95 60 33 13 36 19.2 3.7 0.6 4.0810 27 5
Golden Harvest-H-2750 60 25 15 33 29.9 3.4 0.6 3.4797 23 4
McNair--------508 40 29 16 28 12.5 3.9 0.6 3.9726.4 8
Paymaster- -UC 12052 48 18 17 28 5.8 3.5 0.4 3.8796 23 8
Test average:
L.S.D.(.05):
CV(%)
73
14
13.5
42
16
28.
ia, 197 7
1k
ys
25
16
46.7
1
/Yields adjusted to 15.5% moisture and 56 lb. per bushel .
?i/i = excellent; 2 = good; 3 = fair, 4 = poor; 5 = very poor.
1/Check hybrids.
C;D
PRELIMINARY REPORT
Table 26. Some Characteristics of Corn Hybrids Tested at Two Locations in Southern Ala
Yield per acreI1 Ears
Brand Head- Fair- Lodged per Ear
name Hybrid land hope Average stalks Quality! stalk hei
Bu. Bu. Bu. Pct. Rating No. Ft.
McNair-----------X-170 77 89 83 21.7 2.9 1.0 2.7
Golden Harvest---H-2666 80 84 82 37.0 2.8 0.9 
2.8
Trojan-----------TXS 115A 76 87 82 23.1 3.8 0.9 3.0
Trojan-----------TXS 113 75 83 79 27.$ 2.9 1.0 2.5
Pioneer----------3369A1/ 75 81 78 39.7 3.1 0.9 3.0
Golden Harvest---H-2500 74 79 76 27.0 3.5 0.9 3.1
Wilstar----------6663 68 85 76 35.3 3.3 0.9 2.9
McCurdy----------84A 65 86 75 30.2 3.3 0.9 2.9
Northrup, King---PX 79 69 81 75 27.3 3.3 0.9 3.0
DeKalb-----------XL78 73 74 73 43.1 2.5 0.9 2.8
McCurdy----------72-44A 65 79 72 47.3 3.1 1.0 3.1
Paymaster--------UC 8951 59 85 72 39.3 3.4 0.8 3.2
Ring Around------2501 64 80 72 39.2 2.6 0.9 2.8
Northrup, King---PX675 61 83 72 25.6 3.5 0.9 2.9
Trojan-----------T 1120 61 79 70 22.2 3.3 0.9 2.8 7. .
Ring Around------2601 63 76 70 31.3 3.4 0.9 3.2 8. .
DeKalb----------- XL8OA 58 71 65 37.8 3.5 0.8 3.0 7. .
Golden Harvest---H-2775 55 69 62 39.5 3.0 0.9 2.7 7. .
Ring Around------2602W 63 61 62 39.4 3.6 0.8 3.3 7. .
Wilstar----------9990 51 73 62 48.7 3.1 0.8 2.8 8. .
Pioneer----------3152 57 66 61 35.4 3.5 0.9 2.9 7. .
McCurdy----------75-200 46 68 57 51.4 3.3 0.7 3.3 7. .
Funk's-----------G-4810A 47 66 57 41.1 3.0 0.8 3.2 7. .
Pioneer----------31473/ 46 65 56 39.0 3.3 0.8 3.1 8. .
Wilstar----------9997 45 61 53 47.8 2.8 0.7 3.1 7. .
Northrup, King---PX95 43 61 52 42.1 3.8 0.8 3.3 7. .
Asgrow-----------RX14OA 36 55 45 33.7 3.3 0.6 3.4 7. .
Funk's-----------G-4880W 39 51 45 36.2 3.4 0.7 3.2 7. .
(Continued):
Mid-
~~ 1n k
ti1
Days
63
64
65
63
64
64
65
65 .p~
64 ?
65
66
66
64
65
63
67
65
67
68
67
68
69
67
72
68
68
74
71
Table 26.-(Cont'd) Some Characteristics Gf 
Corn Hybrids Tested at Two Locations in Sou
Yield per acrel' Ears
Brand Head- Fair- Lodged 
per Ear
name Hybrid land hope Average 
stalks Quality?! stalk heihi
Bu. Bu. Bu. Pct. 
Rating No. Ft.
Asgrow-----------RX132 40 49 
45 42.5 2.9 0.7 3.0 
7. .
Paymaster--------UC 12052 29 59 44 
21.8 3.3 0.7 3.1 7. 
.
P-A-G-----------752 35 51 43 30.8 3.6 
0.7 3.1 7. .
DeKalb-----------XL39OA 36 45 40 
44.2 4.0 0.6 3.2 7. 
.
Asgrow-----------RX450A 33 46 39 
43.7 3.0 0.6 3.4 7. 
.
Test average:
L.S.D. (.05):
HS g rOW-
59
16
19.8
72
9
8.9
"1Yiel d adjusted to 15.5%. moisture and 56 lb. per 
bushel.
2/1 = excellent; 2 = good ; 3 = fair; 4-= poor; 5 = very poor .
3/Check hybrids.
Mid-
silk
Days
72
78
71
71
72
I.
ACCEPTABLE IYBRIDS FOR 1978
All of the acceptable hybrids are not equal in performance. It is suggested that this rortb aeul t
before choosing a hybrid. Hybrids are listed according to composite rating within grouptn elw n ht
designated (Y) and (W) respectively. Central Alabama composite ratings are based on 19747Aaa
NORTHERN ALABAMA
Brand name
CENTRAL ALABAMA
Hybr d
Early to Mid-Season
Pioneer----------3369A
McCurdy-----------67-14
Coker------------16
Funk's-----------G-4810
McNair-----------X-300
DeKalb-------------XL8O
McNair------------ S-338
Full Season
Pioneer------------3147
Funk's-------------G-4864
Coker--------------56
Pioneer------------511A
Funk's------------G- 795W-1
Brand name
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(W)
(W)
Hybrid
Early to Mid-Season
Pioneer--------------3369A
McCurdy--------------67-14
McNair---------------S-338
McNair---------------X300
Full Season
Funk's---------------G-795W-1
Pioneer----------------3147
Pioneer----------------511A
Funk's ---------------- G-4864
Coker ---------------- 
77
Pioneer---------------3009
f4cNair-----------------508
Coker ---------------- 56
Funk's-----------------G-5945
P-A-G------------------ 751
Funk's---------------- G-4949A
*Pioneer-------------- 3030
SOUTHERN ALABAMA
Brand name
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(W)
(Y)
(W)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
(Y)
*If present trends continue, this variety will be removed from the acceptable list
Hybrid
Early to Mid-Season
McCurdy-------------67-14
Pioneer-------------3369A
Coker---------------16
DeKalb--------------XL80
McNair------------- X-300
Funk's--------------G-4810
DeKalb--------------XL394
McNair--------------S-338
Yr)
.Y)
:Y)
,Y)
iY)
.Y)
Y)
.Y)
N)
Full Season
Pioneer-----------3147 (Y)
Pioneer-----------3145 (Y)
Coker-------------77 
(Y)
Funk's------------G-795W-1 (W)
Funk's-------------G-484 (Y)
IcNair--------------508 (Y)
Pioneer-----------511A (W)
Funk's------------G-5945 (Y)
Pioneer-------------3030 (Y)
Coker---------------54 (Y)
Pi oneer-------------3009 (Y)
Funk's--------------G-4949A (Y)
next year in the region indicated.
NOTE: Normally, hybrids are evaluated for 3 years in the regular corn variety tests befoebigcniee-
clusion in the list of acceptable hybrids. However-, hybrids that have been outst
suitable for use on a trial basis. Two-year averages of yield and other characten
in tables 3, 7, and 11.
died
hybrids
or in-
be
egion
I ~I u~u cr ur v lr-r-

herein is available to
all regardless of race,
color, or national 
origin.