Screening of Dual-Purpose Maize in Huang-Huai-Hai Area
This study aims to identify a suitable variety with stable and high yields and good feed quality for cultivation in the Huang-Huai-Hai Area.Six maize varieties were selected as experimental materials to ana-lyze lodging resistance,yield,and quality.Based on lodging resistance indicators,'Xianyu 1650'and'Xianyu 1758'exhibited lower lodging rates and stable yield performance.The difference in grain yield among the varie-ties was within 10%,with'Xianyu 1650'and'Xianyu 1466'demonstrating high silage yields.Regarding si-lage quality,'Zhongnongda 678'and'Xianyu 1466'showed better feed quality.In conclusion,'Xianyu 1650'exhibits excellent performance in terms of high and stable yields,while'Xianyu 1466'excels in both yield and feed quality,making it suitable as a dual-purpose variety for local cultivation.