Variety traits

Dry matter — hybrid ryegrass

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn.

An indicator of productivity and feed quality that determines the actual nutritional yield per hectare. The dry matter yield of hybrid ryegrass depends on the regrowth intensity and the growth stage, varying from 21 to 45 ц/ha under variety trial conditions.

In the reference 33 varieties crop Hybrid ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

For hybrid ryegrass, dry matter content is a key criterion for evaluating variety performance. Its yield is calculated by converting green mass to dry matter, accounting for the moisture percentage in the plant at a specific growth stage. The crop occupies an intermediate position between perennial ryegrass and Italian ryegrass, possessing a higher potential for dry mass accumulation, which depends on the regrowth intensity after mowing.

Dry matter yield is critically important for forage harvesting planning, as it acts as a carrier of nutrients, including protein and water-soluble carbohydrates. To maintain high energy value in the feed, strict adherence to mowing stages is required, as delayed harvesting leads to changes in plant structure, a decrease in the leaf-to-stem ratio, and an increase in fiber content, which negatively affects the quality of silage and haylage.

General information about the subject — on the page Dry matter.

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Varieties of Hybrid ryegrass mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.