ACHIEVEMENTS IN IMPROVING MAIZE WITH SPECIAL USE QUALITIES

In this paper are presented results obtained of maize breeding programs for special corn, used in food industry : flint maize with high content ß- carotin, popcorn and sweet corn. During 25 years our activity were development 62 new inbred lines, inclusive 22 of flint corn, 12 popcorn and 28 of sweet corn. In the Register of Plant Varieties of Republic of Moldova were registered 19 new hybrids for special uses in food industry, inclusive 4 flint corn with high content ß - carotin, 5 popcorn and 10 sweet corn.