DK653
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Dekalb Genetics Corporation
IT
2 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.
Culanta
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO
IT
2 records
Depozyt MS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,
UA
5 records
Codiblues
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
IT
2 records
Coditime
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
IT
2 records
Borelli
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
IT
2 records
Baylissimo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
IT
2 records
Lg3228
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Aaravan
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
BRV1329B
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
2 records
KWS3575
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
2 records
Araks
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
2 records
/Ostrech SV/
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Dudka Oleksandr Stepanovych, Dieter Stelling, Perevertun Larysa Ivanivna, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpovych,
UA
2 records
Walterinio KWS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Carolinio KWS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Surterra
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Cassilas
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Mv 277
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
HU
SK
5 records
Rudolfinio KWS
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Davos
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
SK
3 records
Mv 355
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
3 records
LG 31212
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
Rukraft
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
NK Silotop
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DE
3 records