Variety traits
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.
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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre CAROLO
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ludwig Feldmeier
Zea mays L. · Maize
EURALIS Semences Direction Recherche
Zea mays L. · Maize
Saatbau Linz
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rene Baratin
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
TAUCHER ROBERT
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
Olivier Vimont
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pyter Konzol
Zea mays L. · Maize
SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Saaten-Union