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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.

Aberedge

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

2 records

SM Pomerania

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

LT
3 records

Kws Inteligens YG

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

DKC3795

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ekhard Holzhausen

UA
4 records

KWS Florento

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
2 records

MAS 409H

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
3 records

MAS 14B

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maisadour Semences

LT SK
2 records

X18a636

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

IT
2 records

SY Akela

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
3 records

SM Grot

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

LT
3 records

RGT Dodgge

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
3 records

MAS 56WX

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
2 records

MAS 54H

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
3 records

KWS Vocaliso

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT
3 records

MAS 26R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
2 records

Landlord

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
3 records

KWS Allinno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
3 records

Don Verdeo 46

Withdrawn

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

Criadero y Semillero de Clasificaciones Murphy S.R.L.

IT SI
2 records

Emporio

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

NOVARTIS SEEDS

IT
2 records

Bringa

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GES.M.B.H

LT
2 records

Bc 5982

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bc Institut, HR

SI
3 records

BC180

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

UA
2 records

Trimaran

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
2 records

RGT Swingg

Active

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

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
2 records

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