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.

Knillis Landmais

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

1 record

Khorol SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Sytnychenko Vira Petrivna, Perevertun Larysa Ivanivna, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpovych,

2 records

Funk's G-4288 = G-4252

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

CIBA GEIGY SPA- DIV. SEMENTI

1 record

EQ3575

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

DN Sofiia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ruban Viktoriia Serhiivna, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bodenko Natalyia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

2 records

DN Lehenda

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lazariev IEvhenii Valeriiovych, Denysiuk Kateryna Viktorivna, Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUri

2 records

DN Bereka

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DS Sula

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Sobko Mykola Hennadiiovych, Kabanets Viktor Mykhailovych, Kupar IUliia IUriivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Kruhlova Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

2 records

Dniprovs`kyi 257 SV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Serheiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Hrabovs`kyi Mykola Borysovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Lebid` IEvhen Makarovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Vo

2 records

Balto

Terminated

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

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

1 record

Arturello

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

1 record

Arhentum

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Tereschuk Serhii Mykolaiovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

SUM 305

Active

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

2 records

37 A 3

Withdrawn

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

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

1 record

274 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

4 records

UNI4210

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Francis Glenn

2 records

UR 9 zS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

2 records

Kros 401

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kostiuchenko Viktor Ivanovych

4 records

Ladino

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

4 records

Eagle

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

2 records

SY BALTIQUE

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

KWS Tatrino

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Mila 400

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

CWX1871

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

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