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.

ESZ20207

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

EAX5121

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Benoit Petiard

2 records

ESM 601kh

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mr. Pero Karolo

1 record

ES7729

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

ES Foehn

Active

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

1 record

EN6630

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

Dukat

Withdrawn

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.

1 record

Enorma

Withdrawn

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

CAL-WEST SEEDS

1 record

Enigma

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

ADVANTA| Advanta GmbH

1 record

Dostatok 300 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Vynohradova Oksana Mykolaivna, Dibrova Ivan IErofeievych, Blaschuk Mykhailo Ivanovych, Havryliuk Viktor Mykolaiovych, Larchenko Kateryna Andriivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,

2 records

EG1015

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France S.A.S

1 record

DKC4098WX

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

DK4538 ZSZM

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DK4124MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DN Zlata

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Chernomyz Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUrii

2 records

Diadema

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorivych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

2 records

Diada M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stupa Leonid IAkovych, Piliuhin Anatolii Saveliiovych, Sokolov V'iacheslav Mykhailovych, Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych,

2 records

DM Sunrise

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

SPFE Company MAIS

1 record

DMS Grant

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

SPFE Company MAIS

1 record

DK7423M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DK315M steryl`na

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubyts`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DK2532S

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko Natalia, Dziubetskyi Borys, Cherchel Vladyslav

2 records

DK 315/DK 315

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Arian Dijkhuizen

1 record

DK0280

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,

2 records

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