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.

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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.

Zdvyzh MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kozhemiakina Nataliia Volodymyrivna, Anokhina IUliia Stanislavivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sytnychenko Vira Petrivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpo

2 records

SY Paulina

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SB0159

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SB1132

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SB1409

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

SB0701

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

SA0060

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

SA0632

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

1 record

Rusych MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Medvid` Serhii Petrovych, Artiukh Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivlieva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

2 records