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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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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.

CIV 2

Terminated

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

Zelder BV (NL)

FR
1 record

CSM3167

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

CCR1743

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhoel` Meun`er

UA
2 records

Cebeco 9911

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

INNOSEEDS

IT
1 record

ChK 93 MV

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Havryliuk Viktor Mykolaiovych, Larchenko Kateryna Andriivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Charly

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
1 record

CMS2907

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

UA
2 records

Cargibiscay

Terminated

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

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

FR
1 record

CARELLA RR

Terminated

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Cetra

Active

Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa · Alfalfa

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
1 record

Camaro

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

INIA

SI
1 record

Brillant

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT| RAGT (Societe Anonyme)

DE
2 records

BPZ4112

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
1 record

CARELLA RRYG

Terminated

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

CORN STATES INTERNATIONAL SARL

ES
1 record

Bormitra

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SCHULZE S.| Sabine Schulze

DE
2 records

Bts 394

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Daniel Shkoro

UA
2 records

Brais

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «TK ART-AHRO»

UA
2 records

BPZ6102

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
1 record

Bts 182

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Daniel Skoro

UA
2 records

Biekor-1

Terminated

Rumex patientia x Rumex tianschanicus

Rakhmetov Dzhamal Bakhlul ohly

UA
2 records

Bezemara

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

KAPPEL| Prof. Dr. sc. W. Kappel in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht GmbH / ZIEGER| Dr. G. Zieger / HILSCHER| Dr. Hilscher / NAETHER| Dr. Naether in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht / FREUND G.| G. Freund in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht / KREISSEL|

DE
2 records

BPZ3115

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

IT
1 record

Boreli CS

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

Bermasil

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KAPPEL| Prof. Dr. sc. W. Kappel in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht GmbH / ZIEGER| Dr. G. Zieger / NAETHER| Dr. Naether in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht / FREUND G.| G. Freund in Fa. APZ Anhaltische Pflanzenzucht / KREISSEL| G. Kreissel in Fa. APZ An

DE
2 records

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