Agrolino
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
Variety traits
Maize Dry Matter
Zea mays L.
A fundamental indicator of maize maturity and nutritional value, used to determine optimal silage harvesting times and evaluate starch concentration.
In the reference 370 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
To produce high-quality maize silage, the target dry matter content in whole plants is considered to be in the range of 32–35%. Harvesting at levels below 30% leads to excess moisture, loss of nutrients through effluent, and the risk of undesirable fermentation. If the content increases above 35–38%, it becomes difficult to pack the forage properly in silos, which creates conditions for mold growth and heating of the feed.
The accumulation dynamics of dry matter are directly linked to the maturity stage and starch accumulation, which determine the crop's energy value. During maturation, the indicator increases by an average of 3–5% per week. Excessive delays in harvesting lead to over-ripening, stem lignification, and reduced fiber digestibility, while the accumulation intensity is influenced by the hybrid genotype, weather conditions, and plant population density.
General information about the subject — on the page Dry matter.
Varieties of Maize 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.
P7051
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Buxxil
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
G.I.E. SOCKALB
P9002
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,
IT
UA
3 records
Kawaxx
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
R2n SAS
PT
SK
3 records
Stromboli CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
IT
SK
3 records
RGT Multiplexx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
4 records
Leonido
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
ROBERT TAUCHER
SK
UA
4 records
Saxxofon
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
UA
6 records
RGT Mexxplede
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Ragt 2n, F
IT
5 records
SY Solarius
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta participation AG
IT
3 records
LG31265
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
FR
IT
5 records
ZETA 125
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
ZEAINVENT TRNAVA
SK
3 records
Talan
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
OOO NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNAYA KOMMERCHESKAYA FIRMA «SELEKTA»
UA
4 records
Avocato
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
SK
3 records
RGT Parexx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
2 records
DKC3201
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
IT
3 records
X85P729
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
UA
2 records
Sandreen
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
SK
2 records
MAS 24 S
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
2 records
Upsala
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
IT
SK
2 records
Tarzan
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
HENDRICKX| Leon Hendrickx in Fa. SW Seed Hadmersleben GmbH -Zuchtstation Grund Schwalheim-
DE
2 records
SM Bodo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
LT
2 records
RH21036
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
IT
UA
3 records