Treasure
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL
EE
5 records
Cultivation
Forage use of maize
Zea mays L.
Maize is a versatile forage crop whose value is determined by a combination of energy-dense grain and highly digestible vegetative mass. The primary products used are silage, grain, earlage (corn cob mix), and green forage.
In the reference 335 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
The forage value of maize is based on its ability to accumulate significant amounts of starch while maintaining high nutritional quality of stems and leaves during the dough stage. Unlike most cereals, the content of digestible organic matter in maize remains stable for a long time, providing energy to cattle through the slow breakdown of starch in the rumen.
Breeding of the crop divides hybrids into silage, grain, and dual-purpose types. Silage forms are characterized by the stay-green trait, which allows the plant to keep its tissues green for a longer period, and an optimal ear-to-total-mass ratio of 45–50%. Selecting hybrids based on the FAO maturity index allows the crop to be adapted to specific agro-climatic conditions to achieve the desired fiber and starch balance.
General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.
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.
Truxx
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
DK
3 records
SY Gladius
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
IT
4 records
SY Castaneda
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta participation AG
IT
4 records
RGT Stewaxx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
DK
4 records
RGT Bluefoxx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
DK
3 records
Rejko
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
3 records
Ramirez
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
PR38Y34
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
UA
4 records
PR34B23
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
6 records
Pr33w82
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
5 records
P8500
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
5 records
P2085
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
IT
4 records
P2046
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
5 records
P1916
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation
IT
4 records
P0283
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
5 records
NK Gigantic
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Seeds
IT
5 records
MAS 09A
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
DK
4 records
KWS2572
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
3 records
KWS Zimo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
KWS Bravo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
LBS1316
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
SK
3 records
LBS5257
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation
IT
3 records
Kilowatt
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
3 records