Growth-Production Parameters of the First Slovak Cultivar of Festulolium A. et Gr.

The aim of this experiment was to compare growth and production parameters of the first Slovak cultivar of xFestulolium with Felina and Hykor. The experiment was conducted at the Demonstrating and research base of Department of Grassland Ecosystems and Forage Crops, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra (Slovak Republic) with controlled moisture conditions (glass house) in 2017 (one year pot experiment). We compared new intergeneric hybrid Lenor with Felina and Hykor. In the experiment were evaluated average height (mm) and dry matter (DM) yields (g). New intergeneric hybrid Lenor was in every cut highest (P < 0.05) (59.57 mm) in compare with controlled varieties Felina (47.89 mm) and Hykor (47.07 mm). Lenor had higher dry matter yields than Felina and Hykor in the first and second cut. In the 3rd cut were not observed significant differences in dry matter yields. The highest DM yields were measured by Hykor (2.82 g). In sum of three cuts reached Lenor highest dry matter yield (4.99 g). This measured value was higher (P < 0.05) compared with Felina’s production.

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Financing of grassland habitats in the Slovak Republic in 2010–2016

Acta Regionalia et Environmentalica ◽

10.2478/aree-2018-0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 22-27

Author(s):

Ivan Holúbek ◽

Peter Hric ◽

Peter Kovár ◽

Andrea Boháčiková

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Slovak Republic ◽

Direct Costs ◽

Forage Crops ◽

Grassland Ecosystems ◽

Livestock Feeding ◽

Mountain Meadows ◽

Grassland Habitats ◽

Alluvial Meadows ◽

Potential Use

Abstract The grasslands in the Slovak Republic are divided into 7 categories that have different way and conditions of management to protect and maintain them. From the area of 1,239,777 hectares of habitats in SR and payments per hectare, we calculated the amount of financial support that represents 130,265,701 € for the A-G habitats in 2010-2016. Based on the data about potential use of grassland habitats in livestock feeding (mountain meadows and alluvial meadows), the production potential of C 3.12 t.ha-1biotope E 4.25 t.ha-1of dry matter was calculated, as a result of 5-years long experiment of the Department of Grassland Ecosystems and Forage Crops of SUA in Nitra. We calculated the direct costs for the production of hay dry matter, which reached 116.78 €.ha-1in the meadows, and 71.11 €.ha-1in valleys. Direct costs per 1 hectare of hay dry production are with a support covered on 111.0% of mountain meadows and 74% of meadows. The annual value of ecosystem services of grassland habitats reached 579,789,008 €. Subsidies for permanent grassland habitats stimulate the economy of agricultural subjects and protect the biodiversity of permanent grasslands.

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Changes in growth-production parameters of Lolium perenne L. turf after application of concentrated polysulfide fertilizer

Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica ◽

10.15414/afz.2020.23.03.155-160 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 155-160

Author(s):

Peter Kovár ◽

Luboš Vozár ◽

Peter Hric

Keyword(s):

Slovak Republic ◽

Average Daily Gain ◽

Vegetation Period ◽

Inhibitory Effect ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Daily Production ◽

Aboveground Phytomass ◽

Production Parameters ◽

Growth Production ◽

Daily Gain

The changes in growth rate, daily production of above-ground phytomass and lawn density of turfgrass after application of fertilizer based on polysulfide (Sulka NKS+) were evaluated in Nitra (the Slovak Republic) climatic conditions. The polysulfide preparation was applied 2-times, 4-times and 6-times during the vegetation period in 2015–2017 and the effect was compared with a zero control. Stimulatory effect of Sulka NKS+ was shown in the average daily gain of grass height and average daily gain of aboveground phytomass weight with the most visible expression in the 2nd and 3rd year of cultivation. For the thickening lawn index was found out inhibitory effect of polysulfide fertilizer. The average values of the first two characteristics (average daily gains of grass height and weight of above-ground phytomass) have also increased with the increasing number of Sulka NKS+applications.

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Parasitic contamination of urban and rural environments in the Slovak Republic: dog’s excrements as a source

Helminthologia ◽

10.2478/s11687-014-0241-8 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 51 (4) ◽

pp. 273-280 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

I. Papajová ◽

J. Pipiková ◽

J. Papaj ◽

A. Čižmár

Keyword(s):

Slovak Republic ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Toxocara Canis ◽

Public Parks ◽

Public Places ◽

Rural Environments ◽

Faecal Samples ◽

One Year ◽

Trichuris Vulpis ◽

Toxascaris Leonina

AbstractThe objective of this study was to determine the possibility of soil contamination with propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites at different public places (public parks, playgrounds, sandpits, sidewalks, road sides). In a one-year-study, totally 578 dog’s faecal samples from 8 towns (Košice, Trebišov, Veľké Kapušany, Prešov, Snina, Levoča, Zvolen and Trenčín) and 3 villages (Dlhé Stráže, Dravce, Valaliky) were examined for the presence of parasitic germs. 29.9 % of faecal samples were positive. Eight different species of intestinal parasites with following incidence were detected: Toxocara canis (11.9 %), Trichuris vulpis (8.5 %), Ancylostomatidae (8.1 %), Taenia spp. (4.0 %), Toxascaris leonina (3.1 %), Capillaria spp. (1.0 %), Dipylidium caninum (0.2 %) and Coccidia oocysts (0.2 %). Additionally 285 sandpits were examined. Sand samples were collected from Košice (136), Zvolen (38), Trenčín (36), Prešov (30), Veľké Kapušany (24), Snina (15), and village Valaliky (6). The parasitic eggs occurence in the sandpits was as follows: Toxocara spp. (11.8 %), Ancylostomatidae (1.1 %), Taenia type (0.7 %) and Trichuris spp. (0.4 %). The occurrence of Toxocara spp. varied between the urban and rural environments. The highest number of Toxocara spp. was found in village Valaliky (33.3 %) whereas cities showed lesser prevalence (Prešov — 10 %, Košice — 7.4 %, Trenčín — 5.6 %, Zvolen — 5.3 %, Veľké Kapušany — 4.2 %). The epidemiological aspects and health risk factors are also discussed.

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'Necton' suIla - A preliminary agronomic evaluation

Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association ◽

10.33584/jnzg.1990.52.1941 ◽

1990 ◽

pp. 157-159

Author(s):

Hari Krishna ◽

Peter D. Kemp ◽

The Late Sally D. Newton

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Plant Density ◽

Grazing Intensity ◽

Grazing Management ◽

Forage Legume ◽

High Quality ◽

Late Autumn ◽

Agronomic Evaluation ◽

Hedysarum Coronarium ◽

One Year

'Necton' sulla (Hedysarum coronarium L.) is a perennial forage legume with potential to provide high quality, non-bloating feed. This trial examined the effect of grazing intensity and frequency on sulla over one year. Annual dry matter yields ranged from 7.4 to 18.0 t/ha. There was no difference in the yield of hard and lax-grazed plots but grazing in late autumn significantly decreased plant density and yield. Keywords 'Necton', sulla, legume, grazing management

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Effect of seedbed methods and time of harvest on the yield and nutritive value of some forage crops grown on Vertisol at Debre Zeit, Ethiopia

Agricultural and Food Science ◽

10.23986/afsci.72462 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 1 (5) ◽

pp. 491-497

Author(s):

Abate Tedla ◽

Helena Airaksinen ◽

M. A. Mohamed-Saleem

Keyword(s):

Avena Sativa ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Nutritive Value ◽

Dry Matter Yield ◽

Lablab Purpureus ◽

Forage Crops ◽

Dry Matter Digestibility ◽

Time Of Harvest

The influence of the improved drainage broadbed and furrow (BBF), as opposed to the traditional flat seedbed over the growing season on the dry matter yield and nutritive value of Avena sativa, Vigna unguiculata, Lablab purpureus, Vida dasycarpa, Trifolium steudneri and Sesbania sesban were studied on Vertisol. Up to 7 t/ha dry matter yield was recorded for Avena sativa and Lablab purpureus when planted on Vertisols with improved drainage. Dry matter yield of forage crops also increased with advance in stage of maturity or subsequent harvests. On both improved and traditional flat seedbed methods, the chemical analysis of forage crops showed similar declines in crude protein content and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) levels as the maturity of forage crops progressed.

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Nutrients exportation by Tifdwarf bermudagrass from golf course greens

Ornamental Horticulture ◽

10.1590/2447-536x.v26i3.2229 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 422-431 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Caroline de Moura D’Andréa Mateus ◽

Regina Maria Monteiro de Castilho ◽

Patrick Luan Ferreira dos Santos ◽

Flávia Diniz Mota ◽

Leandro José Grava de Godoy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Cynodon Dactylon ◽

Golf Course ◽

Golf Courses ◽

Fertilization Program ◽

Paulo State ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Management Techniques ◽

Completely Randomized Design ◽

One Year

Abstract One of the management techniques used in greens (final areas of the holes) of golf course is the fertilizer. To correct fertilization program of these areas should know the consumption of nutrients throughout the plant cycle. The objective was to determine the export of nutrients by clipping of Tifdwarf bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. x Cynodon transvaalensis Burtt-Davey) used in golf courses greens in the four weather seasons, as information to improve nutritional management. The research project was conducted in two golf courses in Sao Paulo State. Four greens were studied in each field, for a period of one year, using a 4x2 factorial (weather seasons x golf courses) in a completely randomized design. The production of dry matter and nutrient concentration were evaluated, and the absorption and exportation of nutrients by leaf clippings was subsequently calculated. The amount of nutrients exported by turfgrass clippings was different between the two golf courses. The summer was the season of greatest accumulation and export of nutrients in FG, except for Fe. Autumn was the season of greatest accumulation and export of nutrients in FCA, except for Mn and Zn. Considering the amount of nutrients exported by the greens clippings of the Tifdwarf bermudagrass from the two golf courses studied, the macronutrients were exported in the following order: N>K>Ca>P>S>Mg (21.8, 4.3, 2.0, 1.9, 1.8, 0.7 g m-2) and the micronutrients were exported in the following order: Fe>Zn>Mn>Cu>B (257.8, 27.4, 23.6, 7.8, 6.0 mg m-2).

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Barley varieties registered in the Slovak Republic after harvest 2018

KVASNY PRUMYSL ◽

10.18832/kp2019.65.106 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Vratislav PSOTA ◽

Marián Svorad ◽

Markéta Musilová

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Slovak Republic ◽

Spring Barley ◽

Optimal Level ◽

The State ◽

Extract Content

After completing the state varietal tests, the spring barley malting varieties Chimbon, Laureate and LG Aurus, and were registered in the Slovak Republic. Extract content in dry matter in the studied varieties was high and moved in the scope of 83.1 – 83.5 %. The varieties had strong proteolytic modification (Kolbach index 49.5 – 50.7 %). Amylolytic and cytolytic modification was at the optimal level. Wort quality was optimal (apparent final attenuation 81.5 – 82.2 %). The studied varieties gave clear wort, with the exception of the variety Accordine with the weakly opalizing wort.

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Modelling inter-annual variation in dry matter yield and precipitation use efficiency of perennial pastures and annual forage crops sequences

Agricultural and Forest Meteorology ◽

10.1016/j.agrformet.2018.04.014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 259 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Jonathan Jesus Ojeda ◽

Octavio Pedro Caviglia ◽

Jorge Gonzalo Nicolás Irisarri ◽

Mónica Graciela Agnusdei

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Annual Variation ◽

Dry Matter Yield ◽

Forage Crops ◽

Use Efficiency ◽

Precipitation Use Efficiency

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Dairy farm feeding and income effects of using Voisin grazing management of permanent pastures

American Journal of Alternative Agriculture ◽

10.1017/s0889189300001211 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 147-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

William M. Murphy ◽

John R. Rice ◽

David T. Dugdale

Keyword(s):

Dry Matter ◽

Forage Yield ◽

Grazing Management ◽

Operating Costs ◽

Net Energy ◽

Net Income ◽

Forage Crops ◽

Excellent Quality ◽

Continuous Grazing ◽

High Yields

AbstractPermanent pastures produce far below their potential, as they are usually managed in the northcentral and northeastern United States. Dairy farmers in these regions generally feed their cattle year-round from stored forage and purchased concentrates, and use permanent pastures as mere holding or exercise areas, grazing them continuously. This practice involves high operating costs that, combined with lower milk prices, have resulted in greatly reduced profit margins. Farming practices that return more net income are needed. The Voisin system of rotational grazing management, which applies intensive management to forage crops on pastureland, is widely used on dairy and sheep farms in New Zealand. Farmers using the Voisin system there have low operating costs and obtain high yields of excellent quality forage over long grazing periods; increased net income results Between 1 May and 1 October 1984, 497 forage samples were taken and analyzed from permanent pastures grazed according to the Voisin management system on six Vermont dairy farms. This was done to provide farmers with current estimates of forage feeding value so that they could balance their cows' rations accordingly throughout the season, and determine if they could improve the profitability of their farms by using Voisin grazing management. Average grazingseason analyses (dry weight) were: 22.5% dry matter, 22.4% crude protein, 20.8% available protein, 28.4% acid detergent fiber, 1.18% calcium, .48% phosphorus, 1.60% potassium, .22% magnesium, and 1.58 Mcal/kg net energy lactation. Average dry forage yield was 8.9 metric tons/ha. Dry matter intake was adequate for milk production up to 36 kg/cow/day. Forage protein and energy contents were sufficient for at least 25 and 18 kg milk/day, respectively. On three farms where economic factors were calculated, net profits per cow averaged $67 more during the 5-month period from using Voisin grazing management, compared to continuous grazing of the same pastureland in the year before Voisin management was used. This profit resulted mainly from feed savings and a more favorable milk:concentrate ratio of 4.1:1 obtained with Voisin management, compared to 2.7:1 with continuous grazing and more feeding of stored or machine-harvested forage. Voisin-managed pastures can produce high yields of excellent-quality forage that can be incorporated into dairy feeding programs, thereby reducing feed costs and increasing profitability of the farming operations.

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