Waxy corn (Zea mays L.) is mainly consumed fresh, resulting in a significant amount of stover being left behind, including stalks, leaves, and tassels. Since approximately 1 kg of stover is produced for every 1 kg of corn grain, the potential to utilize stover as a valuable resource is substantial. This study aimed to evaluate the agronomic characteristics and feed value of major variety of waxy corn. Each waxy corn variety showed notable differences in traits like days to silking, plant height, and leaf characteristics, some varieties were found to be more suitable for silage production. Chalok 5 and Suwon 97, in particular, were found to be well-suited for silage due to their high dry matter yield and relative feed value, while Heukjinjuchal had a lower feed value, making it less suitable. Multivariate analysis showed that important feed value indicators, such as relative feed value and total digestible nutrients, were inversely related to neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber. This relationship helped to clearly differentiate the characteristics of each waxy corn variety. Therefore, selecting waxy corn varieties with high dry matter yield and feed value, such as Chalok 5 and Suwon 97, can enhance farm income through both the sale of ears and the use of residual stover as a valuable resource, supporting sustainable agriculture.

ABSTRACT
Ⅰ. 서론
Ⅱ. 재료 및 방법
    1. 시험장소 및 재료
    2. 재배방법, 생육특성 조사
    3. 사료가치 분석
    4. 통계분석
Ⅲ. 결과 및 고찰
    1. 찰옥수수 품종의 생육특성
    2. 찰옥수수 stover의 사료가치와 수량성
    3. 찰옥수수 품종과 농업 형질 특성 간의 상관관계 및 다변량분석
Ⅳ. 요약
Ⅴ. 사사
Ⅵ. REFERENCES

• 하준영(농촌진흥청, 국립식량과학원 중부작물과) | Jun Young Ha (Department of Central Area Crop Science, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 16429, Republic of Korea)
• 배환희(농촌진흥청, 국립식량과학원 중부작물과) | Hwan Hee Bae (Department of Central Area Crop Science, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 16429, Republic of Korea)
• 고영삼(농촌진흥청, 국립식량과학원 중부작물과) | Young Sam Go (Department of Central Area Crop Science, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 16429, Republic of Korea)
• 정태욱(농촌진흥청, 국립식량과학원 중부작물과) | Tae Wook Jung (Department of Central Area Crop Science, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 16429, Republic of Korea)
• 손재한(농촌진흥청, 국립식량과학원 중부작물과) | Jae-Han Son (Department of Central Area Crop Science, National Institute of Crop Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 16429, Republic of Korea) Corresponding author