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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

Corn Silage 2 332 Corn Silage and Haylage 761 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 141 Silage and Haylage — Perennial Ryegrass 129 Alfalfa Silage and Haylage 108 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 105 Sorghum Silage and Haylage 66 Silage and Haylage — Sudangrass 65 Silage and Haylage — Red Clover 64 Triticale Silage and Haylage 59 Silage and Haylage — Westerwold Ryegrass 53 Silage and Haylage — Grain Sorghum 42 Silage and Haylage — Hybrid Ryegrass 32 Silage and Haylage — Common Vetch 30 Silage and haylage — timothy-grass 30 Silage and Haylage — Rye 28 Silage and Haylage — Tall Fescue 25 Pea Silage and Haylage 24 Barley silage and haylage 20 Silage and Haylage — Dactylis glomerata 20 Festulolium Silage and Haylage 17 Silage and haylage — meadow fescue 17 Oat Silage and Haylage 16 Silage and Haylage — Persian Clover 15

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.

P7948

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Thomas Mueller, Martina Klein, Susanne Groh,

UA
7 records

P7034

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
6 records

P1332

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation/ Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA

IT
7 records

P1477w

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT
7 records

Pensel

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Limagrain Nederland B.V.

NL
8 records

P1293w

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT
7 records

Osjecki Zeleni

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
5 records

P1535

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

IT
7 records

NKAtria

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

IT
4 records

Ovid

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

PHP PETERSEN

DE
6 records

Ouragan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Grass G.I.E.

FR
5 records

Ombel

Active

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

RAGT 2N CENTRE DE RECHERCHE

FR
5 records

Navan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
6 records

NS Banat ZMS II

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (SB)

BG
6 records

NS 208

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rashko Popov, Lazar IAkovlevich, Drahitsa Simich,

UA
8 records

Moira

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
5 records

Malone

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI Belfast)

IE
5 records

Majesty

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
5 records

Madonna

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Peak Plant Genetics

PT
7 records

Lyrik

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Wilbert Luesink

DE
5 records

MAS 55N

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
5 records

Magellan

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Rolf Gaue / Wilbert Luesink

DE
8 records

Litonio

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
6 records

Maggyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
4 records

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