IVV666
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Olivier Vimont
UA
4 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.
Kainoas
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
Jumbo
ActiveSorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd
IT
5 records
IFK Harmoniya
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Aneliya Katova, Petar Vekovski, Georgi Georgiev, Anna Ilieva, Yordanka Naydenova
BG
4 records
Hyrise
ActiveLolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.
IT
3 records
J6676Z
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
William Bourdoncle
UA
4 records
Izabeta
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Goran Saratlic
GR
5 records
Hermes
ActiveSorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
CAL-WEST SEEDS
IT
3 records
Hungaro
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Kruppa Jozsef / Hoffmann Borbala / Szuecs Laszlo / Gazsi Istvanne
HU
4 records
Iapar 61
ActiveAvena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat
Instituto Agronómico de Paraná -IAPAR-
FR
4 records
Hido
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAY AGRO SEED CORP.
IT
5 records
HID3347
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG
UA
4 records
Genux
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.
IT
3 records
GK Rege
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Bona Lajos / Matuz Janos / Beke Bela / Purnhauser Laszlo / Cseuz Laszlo / Juray Antal / Petroczi Istvan
HU
4 records
Grimaldi
ActiveHedysarum coronarium L. · Sulla
UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI PERUGIA - DIPARTIMENTO DI BIOLOGIA VEGETALE E BIOTCNPLOGIE AGROAMBIENTALI
IT
4 records
GK Csaba
ActiveSorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
Siklosine dr. Rajki Erzsebet / Kazi Ignac
HU
4 records
Gemma
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Inge Gaue
DE
4 records
GK Temes
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
5 records
Gerda
ActiveFestuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
PL
4 records
Goldmeru
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Zelder BV (NL)
FR
3 records
Frassino
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CIBA GEIGY SPA- DIV. SEMENTI
IT
4 records
Fiore
ActiveVicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch
Natura S.r.l
IT
3 records
Florett
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
3 records
Fergus
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IE
4 records