This trait characterizes the energy value of the crop through its water-soluble carbohydrate content, which determines forage palatability and silage quality.
In the reference
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varieties
crop Festulolium,
where this is mentioned in the description.
In agronomic practice, the sugar content of festulolium is considered as the level of water-soluble carbohydrates, which influences the digestibility of green mass and the efficiency of fermentation during silage production. The indicator is analyzed using near-infrared spectroscopy or colorimetric chemical methods.
The sugar content in festulolium hybrids directly depends on their morphotype: the ryegrass type usually inherits higher quality indicators, whereas the fescue type is characterized by increased winter hardiness with lower carbohydrate accumulation. The absolute values of this trait are dynamic and depend on the growth stage and seasonal climatic conditions; therefore, in breeding, sugar content is evaluated primarily as a contribution to the total energy value of dry matter.
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Sugar content.
Varieties of Festulolium mentioned in the description
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