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Forage use of maize

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

The direction of maize utilization for silage, haylage, or cornage production, focused on maximizing biomass yield and the energy value of the feed.

In the reference 199 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

Forage use of maize involves the cultivation of specialized silage hybrids possessing vigorous vegetative mass and a stay-green effect, which ensures the maintenance of green leaves and stems until harvest. Maize is a high-energy raw material due to its high content of monosaccharides, which are necessary for quality lactic acid fermentation, and the accumulation of starch in the grain.

The cultivation technology for forage maize is characterized by an increased seeding density of 90,000–110,000 seeds per hectare. Harvesting is carried out at the milk-dough or dough stage of grain maturity, which allows for achieving an optimal balance between biomass volume, starch content, and moisture required for high-quality preservation.

Forage types of maize fundamentally differ from sweet maize groups in their biochemical composition and technological properties. Fodder varieties are characterized by high starch content, hard grain pericarp, and coarse fibers, which makes them unsuitable for food consumption but effective for ensuring the nutritional value of feed in livestock production.

General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.

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Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

LG 22.75

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

BE CZ FR PL
6 records

LG 31241

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

FR NL PL
5 records

P 8317

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

CZ NL PL
5 records

Banguy

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SEMENCES NICKERSON

BE CZ FR PL
6 records

Justina

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (US)

CZ FR NL PL
8 records

Fjord

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ FR PL
6 records

KWS Arturello

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ FR HR NL
5 records

Rianni CS

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

CZ FR NL PL
6 records

Menuet

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

S.D.M.E. - SOCIETE DES MAIS EUROPEENS

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

SY Energetic

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG| CH

BE CZ FR NL
5 records

SY Cooky

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

BE FR NL PL
5 records

PR38Y34

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ FR NL PL
5 records

Fanion

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

W. SCHMIDT UND D. ALBER UND H. DICTUS

BE FR HR NL
7 records

Ikos

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE CZ FR PL
5 records

Dixxmo

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n

CZ FR NL PL
6 records

Coxxto

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT SA (FR)

CZ FR NL PL
6 records

PR39G12

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

CZ FR PL
5 records

SY Werena

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

CZ FR PL
4 records

Gwendoleen

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

FR NL PL
4 records

Herculio

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

FR NL PL
4 records

SY Harmonic

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

CZ FR NL
4 records

Stephany

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BE FR NL
5 records

RGT Alpixx

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

RAGT 2n, FR

CZ FR PL
4 records

LG31207

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe s.a.

BE FR NL
4 records