Cultivation

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

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.

RGT Elaraxx DUO

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

MAS 275L

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

Fortop

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

ZP 196

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

4 records

VN 6763

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kudyna Ol`ha IUriivna, Lubko Maryna Vasylivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Iliuchenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

3 records

Wilga

Terminated

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

Tvrtko 303

Active

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

Ułan

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

TAR 349 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

OOO NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNAYA KOMMERCHESKAYA FIRMA «SELEKTA» RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NAN BELARUSI PO ZEMLEDELIYU»

3 records

Tigrus

Active

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

Innovative Seed Solutions LLC (US)

2 records

Tibor

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SFINGE KFT

2 records

SM Zerka

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

SM Niemen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

SM Polonia

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

SDM73

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych

3 records

Punia

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

2 records

Podlasiak

Terminated

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

5 records

P9127

Active

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

2 records

NS 3030

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stojakovic Milisav, Ivanovic Mile,

3 records

Podil`s`kyi 274 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Smetanko Ol`ha Andriivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Hrabovs`kyi Mykola Borysovych, Serheiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyr

3 records

NS 2922

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Purar Bozana, Nastasic Aleksandra, Bekavac Goran, Jockovic Dorde, Ivanovic Mile, Stojakovic Milisav,

3 records

Nk Agrano

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

4 records

MAS 765A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

LG3285 DUO

Terminated

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

2 records

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