P 7923
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
3 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.
MAS 72 A
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IT
3 records
P 8888
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
DE
4 records
LG 30218
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
DE
6 records
Aga Gold
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
IT
4 records
BOGATYR'
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Diter Alber
UA
5 records
LG 3252
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
AS 144 S
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Chemical Agrosava, Beograd
SK
5 records
1097A001-01
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
IT
UA
2 records
Aga Einstein
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH
IT
2 records
ANJOU 284
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Volumixx
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
SK
3 records
Tyrexx
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
BG
IT
4 records
SY Remco
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SYNGENTA Corp Protection AG
BE
DE
4 records
SY Feeditop
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta (CH)
IE
SI
5 records
Ursinio
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
SK
3 records
Taxxoa
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
R2N| R2n S.A.S. (Societe RAGT 2N)
DE
UA
4 records
RGT Auxxence
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
IT
PT
4 records
Siloflexx
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
R2n S.A.S. (Societe RAGT 2N)
DE
SK
3 records
Leguan
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Laurent BETTINGER
DE
UA
4 records
Lixis
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
DE
DK
4 records
Hendrixx
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
R2n SAS
BE
UA
4 records
Farmueller
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Ludwig Feldmeier
IT
UA
4 records
Farmidabel
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
DE
IT
6 records