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.

KX1393

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

KXA5233

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

Kredyt MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tereshcuk Serhii Mykolaiovych, Kalynchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Sykalova Olena Valentynivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Kozubenko Leonyd Vasyl`ovych, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych,

2 records

KXC4381

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

Kneja 561

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

2 records

GL200651

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

1 record

ESZ7109

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

2 records

ESZ8108

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

ESZ20103

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

ESZ20102

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

Dostatok 300 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Vynohradova Oksana Mykolaivna, Dibrova Ivan IErofeievych, Blaschuk Mykhailo Ivanovych, Havryliuk Viktor Mykolaiovych, Larchenko Kateryna Andriivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,

2 records