PH7AW
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
UA
3 records
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.
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
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.
PHBGR
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
UA
3 records
P8949
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
IT
4 records
P8500
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
5 records
P8796
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
SK
3 records
P9048
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation
IT
3 records
P8580
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
3 records
Otello
ActiveDactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.
IT
3 records
P2046
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
5 records
P0746
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
5 records
P1672
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
4 records
Perkins
ActiveLolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
NL
5 records
P2183
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
4 records
P1884
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
4 records
P1772
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
IT
4 records
P0933Y
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
PT
4 records
Paula
ActiveVicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch
Toth Sandorne Dr. Hubai Erzsebet / Molnar Janosne / Breznyik Katalin / Dr. Toth Erzsebet Agnes
HU
4 records
OS 200
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
3 records
P1817
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
IT
4 records
Palio
ActiveOnobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin
MICHEL OBTENTION
IT
3 records
P0640
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
4 records
P0551
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
IT
3 records
Orval
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
5 records
P1916
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation
IT
4 records