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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2021
Monsanto Technology Llc, St. Louis, MO (US);
Paul Cannon, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Edward J. Cargill, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Charles T. Foresman, St. Louis, MO (US);
Michael A. Hall, Wildwood, MO (US);
Scott C. Johnson, Wildwood, MO (US);
John A. Miklos, Des Peres, MO (US);
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
Methods for improving the efficiency and productivity of hybrid corn seed production are provided herein. Various methods to improve the transfer of pollen from male corn plants to female corn plants, and thus increase yield, are provided herein. Without being limiting, these methods include varying the height of male and female corn plants in a field, as well as varying the number, arrangement, and ratio of male-to-female rows in a field.