Cranberri CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
DE
6 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.
DKC6050
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
IT
6 records
CS Histori
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
IT
SK
4 records
Beania
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
ZEAINVENT TRNAVA
SK
UA
4 records
Aaposito
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
DE
SK
6 records
Aaspeed
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Nederland B.V.
LT
UA
6 records
P7326
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DK
6 records
Indem1631
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
LT
7 records
BRV2224A
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
6 records
Schobbi CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Philippe Moreau
DE
UA
7 records
MAS 11K
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
LT
5 records
Aurelius KWS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
DK
4 records
LG 31281
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
DE
UA
4 records
LG 31304
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
DE
IT
4 records
LG 2182 Limaclass
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
FORCE| Force Limagrain GmbH
DE
DK
3 records
DKC 3327
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
IT
5 records
DS 1922 B
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Thilo Wegenast
DE
UA
5 records
DKC 3357
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
IT
4 records
LG 31260
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
DE
IT
3 records
DKC 3438
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
IT
4 records
DKC 3410
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
IT
4 records
DKC 3560
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
IT
4 records
DKC 3204
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
DE
4 records
P 8057
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
4 records