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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.

Silvinio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

DE LT LV SK UA
10 records

Delitop

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG Seeds Divison

AT DE LT UA
10 records

ES Metronom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT DE LU UA
10 records

Frodo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saaten-Union

DE IT LT UA
7 records

Isberi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

IT UA
9 records

Madlen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT SK UA
7 records

KWS Hypolito

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

AT IT SK UA
12 records

RGT Oxxford

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT LU PT
6 records

Micheleen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

AT DE IT SK
6 records

Companero

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE DK IE LV
10 records

ES Traveler

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT DE UA
8 records

Jakleen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

LU UA
8 records

Amaroc

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

DE SK UA
9 records

P8307

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ROSULJ MILORAD / FANGL HANS / GARCIA GUSTAVO

AT SI UA
9 records

ES Mosquito

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT BG SK UA
8 records

LG3607

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT RO
10 records

Kwiss

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK LT LV
6 records

Grosso

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT DE IT SK
6 records

Friedrixx

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT IT SI UA
7 records

SY Invictus

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

DE IT UA
9 records

Ashley

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roelf Suk

AT DE UA
12 records

LID2888C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT SK UA
7 records

SY Collosseum

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG

AT DE IT
6 records

SY Karthoun

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

LU SI SK
6 records

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