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Silage and haylage

Cultivation of maize for silage and haylage aims to maximize the energy value of biomass through the selection of hybrids with high fiber digestibility and optimal grain composition. Key factors include leafiness, the Stay Green effect, and the balance between yield and feed quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 089 varieties reference book.

When selecting a hybrid for silage or haylage use, the priority becomes the total energy value of the plant rather than just grain yield. Breeding of such hybrids is focused on improving digestibility by reducing the content of indigestible lignin and improving the structure of plant fibers. Distinguishing features include increased leafiness and the Stay Green effect, which allows plants to remain green longer, extending the optimal harvest window without quality loss.

The choice of variety directly affects the efficiency of fermentation in the bunker and the digestibility of feed in the animal rumen. For silage, hybrids with floury or semi-dent grain types are preferred, as they are easier to grind and more quickly digestible. High phytosanitary resistance to diseases such as boil smut, fusarium, and stalk rots is critically important, as plant infection significantly reduces the quality of the final feed.

Agronomic practices for silage crops allow for an increase in plant density by 15–20% relative to grain crops; however, excessive thickening leads to a decrease in the proportion of ears and a drop in the total energy of the mass. Optimal harvesting is carried out when the moisture content of the entire biomass reaches the 30–35% range. The economic efficiency of using such varieties is evaluated by indicators of fiber digestibility and digestible starch content, which determines livestock productivity.

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Breakdown by crop

Corn Silage 2 332 Corn Silage and Haylage 761 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 141 Silage and Haylage — Perennial Ryegrass 129 Alfalfa Silage and Haylage 108 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 105 Sorghum Silage and Haylage 66 Silage and Haylage — Sudangrass 65 Silage and Haylage — Red Clover 64 Triticale Silage and Haylage 59 Silage and Haylage — Westerwold Ryegrass 53 Silage and Haylage — Grain Sorghum 42 Silage and Haylage — Hybrid Ryegrass 32 Silage and Haylage — Common Vetch 30 Silage and haylage — timothy-grass 30 Silage and Haylage — Rye 28 Silage and Haylage — Tall Fescue 25 Pea Silage and Haylage 24 Barley silage and haylage 20 Silage and Haylage — Dactylis glomerata 20 Festulolium Silage and Haylage 17 Silage and haylage — meadow fescue 17 Oat Silage and Haylage 16 Silage and Haylage — Persian Clover 15

Found in these crops

Maize 2 337 Maize 763 Italian ryegrass 142 Perennial ryegrass 131 Alfalfa 108 Italian ryegrass 105 Sudangrass 67 Sorghum 66 Red clover 63 Triticale 60 Westerwolds Ryegrass 53 Sorghum 41

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Mexicana

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PANAM FRANCE SARL

IT
2 records

Montoni

Terminated

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

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

ES
2 records

Mosikus

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
2 records

Meroa RvP

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

EIGEN VERMOGEN VH INSTITUUT VOOR LANDBOUW- EN VISSERIJONDERZOEK

BE
2 records

MHR Vamos

Active

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

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
2 records

MT291

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Technologies International

IT
2 records

Meldito

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

Moldavskij 215 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Moldovos kukurūzų ir sorgų institutas

LT
2 records

Mokka

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

Mojagger

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
2 records

Melmia

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

Monster

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

DESERT SUN MARKETING CO. INC.

ES
2 records

Mitic

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

IT
4 records

Moschus

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

MEF3944

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

UA
3 records

Melpush

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)

FR
2 records

Moncayo

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

M.M.R. GENETICS L.L.C.

ES
2 records

Monarmore

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

MEF4507

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

UA
3 records

Mataro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

IT
4 records

Mintal

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS MAIS| KWS MAIS GmbH

DE
3 records

MGT 275

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HUNGAROSEED KFT

LT
2 records

Mezquita

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

L.M.MARTIN/M.T.MORENO

ES
3 records

Melcasso

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

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