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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.

P 8609

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
3 records

P 8433

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
4 records

P 7843

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
5 records

PR 39 B 56

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
5 records

MAS 72 A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
3 records

LG 31227

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE
3 records

PR 38 P 82

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
6 records

KWS 5581

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
6 records

KW 9Q0906

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laiper, Rainer

UA
4 records

Meltra R.v.P.

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
3 records

KWS ARTIKUS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
4 records

P 8888

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
4 records

P 7883

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
4 records

LG 30218

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

DE
6 records

KW 9H1053

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laipert Rainer

UA
6 records

LG 30252

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE
3 records

C.955

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Go Bal 10

Active

Trifolium michelianum Savi · Balansa clover

Jerry Lee Hall

FR
4 records

Aga Gold

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
4 records

DKC 6589

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
4 records

72 May 80

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAYAGROSEED CORP.

IT
5 records

BOGATYR'

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Diter Alber

UA
5 records

Anjou 257

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

SK
3 records

89 MAY 70

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAYAGROSEED CORP.

IT
4 records

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