Forage nutritive value of Marandu palisade grass under clipping in a silvopastoral system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fagner J. Gomes ◽  
Josiana Cavalli ◽  
Bruno C. Pedreira ◽  
Carlos G. S. Pedreira ◽  
Solange G. Holschuch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Silvopastoral System

scholarly journals Anatomical and nutritional characteristics of Megathyrsus maximus genotypes under a silvopastoral system

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-170
Author(s):  
Mariana Pereira ◽  
Roberto Giolo De Almeida ◽  
Manuel Claudio Motta Macedo ◽  
Valéria Ana Corvalã Dos Santos ◽  
Erick Lemes Gamarra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Leaf Biomass ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Silvopastoral System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vascular Tissues ◽  
Sampling Points

Our objective was to measure chemical composition and anatomy of 5 Megathyrsus maximus (syn. Panicum maximum) genotypes, when grown in combination with eucalypts in a silvopastoral system. Cultivars Massai, Mombaça, BRS Tamani, Tanzânia and intraspecific hybrid accession PM44 were evaluated in full sun and a silvopastoral system at 5 different distances from eucalyptus tree rows. The experimental design was a randomized block in split plot with 2 replications. Plots corresponded with genotypes and subplots with sampling points within the system. Total forage and leaf biomass as well as nutritive value und tissue proportions were evaluated. Our results showed a decrease in biomass as radiation incidence decreased. Forage biomass was greatest in BRS Tamani and Mombaça and lowest in PM44. There was a significant interaction between sampling points and genotype for nutritive value variables, such as crude protein, in vitro digestibility of organic matter, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin-S, while tissue proportions were not affected by the interaction between sampling points and genotypes. Genotype had more pronounced effects on chemical composition and anatomical characteristics than did sampling points. The leaves of Mombaça were the longest and had greatest total cross-sectional area, and this genotype showed greater proportions of sclerenchyma and vascular tissues than other cultivars and the lowest proportion of mesophyll. The greatest proportion of parenchyma bundle sheaths was also found in Mombaça leaves. Genotypes PM44 and Tanzânia had the lowest proportions of sclerenchyma, and PM44 and BRS Tamani had the lowest proportions of vascular tissues. On the other hand, PM44 and Tanzânia had the greatest proportions of mesophyll. BRS Tamani was comparable with the most used cultivars, Mombaça and Tanzânia, and had forage quality slightly superior to that of Mombaça. Tropical grasses growing under shade can potentially produce less forage but with better nutritive value, in terms of chemical composition and tissue proportions, than grasses grown under full sun. However, as the degree of shading in silvopastoral systems does not occur uniformly across the whole area, the improved nutritive value would not be uniform and may not be very prominent overall.

scholarly journals Productivity and nutritive value of brachiaria forage intercropping with eucalyptus in a silvopastoral system in the Brazilian Cerrado biome

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (05) ◽  
pp. 654-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Maria Quintão Lana ◽  
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Ângela Maria Quintão Lana ◽  
Guilherme Lanna Reis ◽  
Ernane Miranda Lemes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Brazilian Cerrado ◽  
Silvopastoral System ◽  
Cerrado Biome ◽  
Forage Intercropping

scholarly journals Productivity and nutritive value of Brachiaria decumbens and performance of dairy heifers in a long-term silvopastoral system

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina A. Lima ◽  
Domingos S. C. Paciullo ◽  
Mirton J. F. Morenz ◽  
Carlos A. M. Gomide ◽  
Renato A. R. Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Silvopastoral System ◽  
Brachiaria Decumbens ◽  
Dairy Heifers ◽  
And Performance

South Florida Tropicals: Carambola

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Simonne ◽  
Linda Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Star Fruit ◽  
Major Revision

The carambola or star fruit is native to Southeast Asia. It was introduced to Florida about 100 years ago. This 4-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses availability, selection, uses, nutritive value, and food safety during preparation of carambola. This document also includes several recipes.

Palatability and Nutritive Value of Native Legumes

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig C Sheaffer ◽  
Donald L Wyse ◽  
Nancy J Ehlke
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value

Nutritive Value of Strobilanthes Auriculata Nees (Acanthaceae) a Pliestial Plant of Manipur, Northeast India

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
Dr. Deshworjit Singh Ningombam ◽  
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Sanjita Chanu Konsam ◽  
Potsangbam Kumar Singh Potsangbam Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Northeast India

ACCEPTABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF GRADED LEVELS OF GMELINA ARBOREA AND CASSAVA PEELS CONCENTRATES IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 415-422
Author(s):  
Amoka Pius ◽  
Tawose O M
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Gmelina Arborea ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Dry Matter Digestibility ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Cassava Peels

The nutritive value ,voluntary dry matter intake, and the nutrient digestibility of graded levels of Gmelina arborea and cassava peels concentrates in WAD sheep was investigated. Twelve WAD sheep aged 1-2 years old and weighting 14.00± 0.45 kg were used in a complete randomized design. Diets were formulated such that cassava peels was replaced with Gmelina arborea leaf meal at 0, 33.33, 66.67, 100% levels, designated as diets A, B, C, and D respectively. Diet without Gmelina arborea leaf meal was tagged the control diet. The concentrate feed was compounded to contain 16% CP. Diets with 33.33% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea had significantly (P<0.05) higher dry matter intake (DMI) 598.80g day-1, while the lowest DMI 425.00g day-1 was obtained in animals fed 100% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea. Crude protein intake (CPI) of animals fed diets with 33.33% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea were significantly (P<0.05) highest, followed by 66.67% inclusion level and the least was observed in 0% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea. Dry matter digestibility (DMD) was significantly (P<0.05) different across the dietary treatments, animals placed on diets with 33.33% inclusion level had the highest DMD, followed by animals on diets with 66.67, 100 and 0% inclusion levels. CP digestibility (P<0.05) increased from 33.33% to 100% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea leaf meal, the lowest CP digestibility was observed at 0% inclusion level. CF digestibility (P<0.05) increased from 33.33% to 100% inclusion levels of Gmelina arborea leaf meal, while the lowest CF digestibility was observed at 0% inclusion level. N intake increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in the level of Gmelina arborea inclusion from 33.33% to 100%. N retention was significantly (P<0.05) different, diets with 33.33% Gmelina arborea inclusion had the highest value (64.36g day-1) followed by 66.67%, 100% and the least (52.64g day-1) was at 0% inclusion level of Gmelina arborea.  N balance values also followed the same trend. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the inclusion of Gmelina arborea leaf meal in WAD rams diet was well tolerated without adverse effect on acceptability, intake and nutrient digestibility, and inclusion level of 33.33% is hereby recommended in ruminants diet for optimum performance and productivity.

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