Best crop suitable for silage making?

LPM-0004

QUESTION

Best crop suitable for silage making?

OPTIONS

(A) Jowar
(B) Bajra
(C) Oat
(D) Maize

ANSWER

(D) Maize

EXPLANATION

Maize is considered an excellent crop for silage because it produces high yields of digestible nutrients, contains adequate fermentable carbohydrates, and ensiles readily. Jowar, bajra and oat can also be ensiled, but maize generally provides the best combination of yield, energy and fermentation characteristics.

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