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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.

BKUBW3B

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

UA
3 records

BC535

Active

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Biscott

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Delley Seeds and Plants

LT
2 records

Birdy

Terminated

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

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Bona

Terminated

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

Baritmo

Terminated

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

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Barbol

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IRTA/BATLLE

ES
2 records

Bonivert

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
2 records

Bixxio

Terminated

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

RAGT SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Bayninja

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

Baxxao

Protection expired

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

GIE Sockalb (FR)

FR
4 records

Avensyl

Active

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

RAGT SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Attila VSM

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

VENTUROLI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Bartoluchi

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

NL
3 records

Atilla

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Valentin Georgiev, Stoyan Tsvetkov, Mariana Atanasova, Tatyana Petrova, Iliya Iliev, Vanya Kiryakova

BG
3 records

BayDinter

Active

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

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

NL
2 records

Batawax

Terminated

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

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

Ascoli

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

TRIUMPH SEED CO.

IT
2 records

Bartimum

Active

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

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Artista

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

SEMENCES DE PROVENCE

IT
4 records

BC601

Active

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Atfields

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE| Limagrain Europe S.A. (LG Europe-Research)

DE
3 records

Aniska

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
2 records

Ardenno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT
2 records

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