Kaukas
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 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.
Kelada
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
4 records
Kreel
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
3 records
Kerubim
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
3 records
Keideas
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
3 records
Kalabas
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
3 records
Diptic
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CORN STATES INTERNATIONAL SARL
IT
3 records
Debalto
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
3 records
Ascender
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
Acclaim
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL
IE
5 records
Agrolino
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
Phpdm
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
FPJ8523
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG
Buxxil
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
G.I.E. SOCKALB
P9002
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,
IT
UA
3 records
Starmas
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IT
UA
3 records
Bigbeat
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
SK
UA
5 records
Starlord
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
LT
4 records
CS Adjani
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
IT
SK
4 records
RGT Mexxplede
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Ragt 2n, F
IT
5 records
ZETA 125
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
ZEAINVENT TRNAVA
SK
3 records
SY Nepal
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection,CH
IT
3 records
LG30285
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
AT
SK
3 records
Sergio
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SEMUNDO| SW Seed GmbH
DE
IT
2 records