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.

SEM 23 LF 510

Active

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

GLENN SEED LTD

1 record

SABL5

Withdrawn

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

1 record

SA 33 M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stupa Leonid IAkovych, Sierhieiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Asyka IUrii Oleksandrovych,

2 records

SA1847

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

Scipio

Terminated

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

Dekalb Genetics Corporation (usa) (US)

1 record

SA1382

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SA0632

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SA0942

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SC4098

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

RPK7369CMS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Euralis Semences

2 records

SC3608

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SA0766

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

S3477

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Francis Glenn

2 records

Sabre 2487

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rich Janssen

2 records

Rusych

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivleva Tatiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonyd Vasyl`ovych,

2 records

Rushnyk S

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

2 records

SA2411

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SA2178

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SA1673

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SA1228

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

Rubika

Withdrawn

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

1 record

RPG0306

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rustica Prograin Genetique

1 record

RX 42

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

1 record

RX 29

Terminated

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

ASGROW SEED CO

1 record

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