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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.

Marius

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODOR

RO
3 records

McNair 4823

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

ES
2 records

Meldela

Active

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

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

Maxoleta

Active

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

Limagrain Europe, FR

FR
2 records

Madilo

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ENNEN| Enno Ennen

DE
3 records

Magerita

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

LT
2 records

M15G40

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Lussi

Active

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Lutétia

Protection expired

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

MAS 74G

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
2 records

Marbella

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics

IT
3 records

Maritimo

Terminated

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

Advanta Seeds B.V. (NL)

FR
2 records

Limatop

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN| LIMAGRAIN GmbH (LG Europe-Research)

DE
4 records

Locobelo

Active

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

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Maragato

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

INIA-OTRI

ES
2 records

Liubava 279 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Filipov Henrikh Leonidovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Voskoboinyk Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Hrabovs`kyi Mykola Borysovych, Hlushko Vasyl` Vasyl`ovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys V

UA
3 records

Little Giant BMR

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

SCOTT SEED COMPANY

IT
2 records

Liperto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

LIMRFQ960

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

UA
3 records

LG3264

Terminated

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
2 records

LIMIFW91

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Luc Morvillier

UA
3 records

LIMAVO2

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Luc Morvillier

UA
3 records

Limit

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MOREAU SAATZUCHT| Freiherr von Moreau Saatzucht GmbH

DE
2 records

LIMIFF100

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

UA
3 records

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