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Investigation of the Quality of Silages Prepared from Second Crop Maize (Zea mays L.) Planted at Different Times Under Mardin Ecological Conditions

1 Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi, Kızıltepe Meslek Yüksekokulu, Mardin
2 Dicle Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü, Diyarbakır

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the silage quality of biomass obtained from five different maize varieties grown in different sowing times under Mardin / Kızıltepe second crop conditions. In the trials carried out in the farmer's field in the second crop conditions in 2018-2019 in Köprübaşı Village, sowing was carried out on 25 June, 5 July, 15 July and 25 July. In the research, silage dry matter ratio (26.2-30.0%), silage dry matter yield (1.8-2.9 t da-1), silage crude protein ratio (7.4-8.2%), silage crude protein yield (126-193 kg da-1), silage crude ash ratio (6.8-7.7%), silage crude ash yield (108-220 kg da-1), silage pH value (3.96-4.06), silage DLG score (15.9-17.6 point), silage Fleig score (98.5-103.0 point), silage digestible dry matter ratio (61.8-66.1%), silage dry matter consumption rate (2.34-2.91%), silage relative feed value (112-149), ADF ratio (29.3-34.7%), NDF ratio (41.6-51.5%), silage lactic acid rate (9.8-10.1%) values were determined. According to the results of the research, 15 July planting of DKC6442 variety is recommended for silage quality in Mardin/Kızıltepe conditions.

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How to Cite

KARADENİZ, E., & SARUHAN, V. . (2021). Investigation of the Quality of Silages Prepared from Second Crop Maize (Zea mays L.) Planted at Different Times Under Mardin Ecological Conditions. ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 5(2), 275–289. https://doi.org/10.46291/ISPECJASvol5iss2pp275-289

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