scholarly journals Pasto Certo® version 2.0 - An application about Brazilian tropical forage cultivars for mobile and desktop devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-166
Author(s):  
Sanzio Carvalho Lima Barrios ◽  
Camilo Carromeu ◽  
Márcio Aparecido Inácio da Silva ◽  
Edson Takashi Matsubara ◽  
Cacilda Borges do Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Seed Sources ◽  
Commercial Seed ◽  
Tropical Forage ◽  
Version 2.0

A brief outline of the second version of Pasto Certo®, released by Embrapa and partners in February 2019, is presented. It is an improved and updated version of Pasto Certo® 1.0, an application that describes Brazilian commercial tropical forage cultivars. The application helps the user to identify and differentiate cultivars, provides recommendations and information on use restrictions of each cultivar, and compares different cultivars in terms of a number of characteristics. In comparison with the first version (published in 2017), new features of Pasto Certo® 2.0 are: (1) 7 cultivars of forage legumes (genera Arachis, Cajanus and Stylosanthes) were added to the original 16 grass cultivars (Urochloa spp. and Megathyrsus maximus); (2) the user can choose between Portuguese, Spanish and English languages; (3) information on commercial seed sources in Brazil is included; (4) a guide to selecting the most suitable cultivar for specific conditions is provided; and (5) the application is available for different platforms (Android, iOS and WEB - www.pastocerto.com).

scholarly journals Forage production and quality of tropical forage legumes submitted to shading

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Nunes Lista ◽  
Bruno Borges Deminicis ◽  
João Carlos de Carvalho Almeida ◽  
Saulo Alberto do Carmo Araujo ◽  
Pablo Giliard Zanella
Keyword(s):  
Water Shortage ◽  
Silvopastoral Systems ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Small Reduction ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Arachis Pintoi ◽  
Tropical Forage ◽  
Shade Tolerant Species ◽  
Biological Nitrogen

ABSTRACT: Find shade-tolerant species is essential to the success of silvopastoral systems, increasingly frequent in recent years. In legumes, which have potential of biological nitrogen fixation, there is a great lack of knowledge when in shaded environments.The cultivation of four tropical forage (Neonotonia wightii, Pueraria phaseoloides, Macrotyloma axilare and Arachis pintoi) was evaluated when submitted to artificial shade levels (30, 50 and 70% shade) and in full sun during water and drought seasons. The design used was in randomized complete blocks in a sub-divided plot scheme with four replications. In the Water-season the Forage Peanuts had higher forage production in full sun (11 ton ha-1 DM), and under shade did not differ from Perennial Soybean, higher than the others in all levels of shade. In Drought-season the forage production was 61% lower than in Water-season. The highest crude protein levels were reported in Forage Peanuts, Tropical Kudzu and Perennial Soybean, 19.0; 18.3 and 18.2% respectively in the Water-season. Forage Peanuts is a good option for use in silvopastoral systems although there is a small reduction in forage production (average of 23.7%). In general, species of fabaceae showed a greater reduction in forage production in the period of water deficit; however, shading at levels of 30% to 50% contribute to mitigation of water shortage. Although, there is a small reduction in forage production, withexception of perennial soybeans in dry season, it is advisable to use tropical forage legumes in silvopastoral systems, since forage quality is not affected by shade.

scholarly journals Nutrient intake, digestibility and nitrogen balance of two temperate and two tropical forage legume hays fed to New Zealand white rabbits

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-142
Author(s):  
T. T. Akpensuen ◽  
J. T. Amodu ◽  
R. J. Tanko ◽  
S. B. Abdu ◽  
O. A. T. Namo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Trifolium Repens ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
The Other ◽  
Forage Legume ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Tropical Forage ◽  
New Zealand White Rabbits

An experiment was carried out to evaluate two temperate forage legumes (Trifolium pratense and Trifolium repens) and two tropical forage legumes (Stylosanthes guianensis and Centrosema molle) for hay intake and digestibility in the cool tropical climate of Vom, Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria. The legumes were planted in the month of June, 2016 and harvested at early-podding stage for hay. Sixteen (16) growing male New Zealand White rabbits were used for the digestibility study. The rabbits were arranged in a Completely Randomised Design and in individual cages measuring 55 cm x 39 cm x 40 cm. Nutrient contents, intake and digestibility in rabbits were determined. Crude protein content was significantly (P<0.01) higher in T. repens (18.38%) compared to T. pratense (16.50 %), whereas S. guianensis produced the least value of 13.83%. The crude fibre content of the hay was significantly higher (P<0.0I) in S. guianensis (37.29 %) compared to the other forage legumes. Dry matter intake was significantly (P<0.01) higher in rabbits fed T. repens (77.88%) compared to T. pratense (76.57%), and the lowest value of 62.97% was obtained in S. guianensis. Crude protein intake was significantly (P<0.01) higher in rabbits fed T. repens (15.05 g d-1) compared to those fed T. pratense (12.71 g d-1), but S. guianensis had the least value of 8.64 g d-1. On the other hand, rabbits fed S. guianensis hay had a higher (P<0.01) crude fibre intake (23.39%). Trifolium repens was significantly (P<0.01) higher in dry matter and crude protein digestibility (64.79 and 85. 88 %), while S. guianensis had lower values of 56.89 and 71.33%, respectively. Trifolium repens also had a significantly (P<0.01) higher total nitrogen intake and retained compared to the other forage legumes. Nitrogen retained in T. repens was 2.40 g d-1 compared to 1.87 g d-1 in T. pretense, while S. guianensis had the lowest of 1.34 g d-1. The temperate forage legume hays were higher in nutrient content, intake and digestibility compared to the tropical legume hays. Therefore, the forage crops may serve as better supplementary feeds for livestock feeding especially during the dry season.

scholarly journals Dry matter production and chemical composition of tropical forage legumes under different shading levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 43526
Author(s):  
João Carlos De Carvalho Almeida ◽  
Leonardo Fiusa de Morais ◽  
Raphael Pavesi Araújo ◽  
Mirton José Frota Morenz ◽  
João Batista Rodrigues de Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Tropical Forage

Non-starch polysaccharide composition and in vitro fermentability of tropical forage legumes varying in phenolic content

1995 ◽  
Vol 55 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 161-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette C. Longland ◽  
Michael K. Theodorou ◽  
Ruth Sanderson ◽  
Susan J. Lister ◽  
Ciaran J. Powell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Tropical Forage ◽  
Polysaccharide Composition

Nutritive value of three tropical forage legumes and their influence on growth performance, carcass traits and organ weights of pigs

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 1165-1173
Author(s):  
Bienvenu Kambashi ◽  
Gaetan Kalala ◽  
Denis Dochain ◽  
Jacques Mafwila ◽  
Xavier Rollin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Tropical Forage

scholarly journals GROWTH AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF TROPICAL FORAGE LEGUMES INOCULATED WITH RHIZOBIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 252
Author(s):  
Lucas Calazans Santos ◽  
Marcela Tonini Venturini ◽  
Caroline De Morais Pinheiro ◽  
Eduardo Gross
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Pueraria Phaseoloides ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Forage Plants ◽  
Tropical Forage ◽  
Calopogonium Mucunoides ◽  
Lime Application

The objective of this paper was to evaluate the influence of indigenous and inoculated rhizobia and ammonium sulfate fertilizer on growth and mineral composition of  the herbaceous legumes, Calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides), Ea Ea (Desmodium heterocarpon subsp. ovalifolium) and Kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides), which are commonly used as forage plants and cover crops in Brazil. The treatments did not exhibit differences for total biomass of nodules. Lime application along with basic fertilization (without N) permitted nodulation and full growth and development of forages with native rhizobia.

scholarly journals Testing for evolutionary change in restoration: a genomic comparison betweenex situ, native and commercial seed sources ofHelianthus maximiliani

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph E Braasch ◽  
Lionel N Di Santo ◽  
Zach Tarble ◽  
Jarrad R Prasifka ◽  
Jill A Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Isolation By Distance ◽  
Genomic Variation ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Wild Populations ◽  
Restoration Process ◽  
Seed Material ◽  
Seed Sources ◽  
Restoration Success ◽  
Commercial Seed ◽  
The Impact

AbstractGlobally imperiled ecosystems often depend upon collection, propagation, and storage of seed material for use in restoration. However, during the restoration process demographic changes, population bottlenecks, and selection can alter the genetic composition of seed material, with potential impacts for restoration success. The evolutionary outcomes associated with these processes have been demonstrated using theoretical and experimental frameworks, but no studies to date have examined the impact these processes have had on the seed material maintained for conservation and restoration. In this study, we compare genomic variation across seed sources used in conservation and restoration for the perennial prairie plantHelianthus maximiliani, a key component of restorations across North American grasslands. We compare individuals sourced from contemporary wild populations,ex situconservation collections, commercially produced restoration material, and two populations selected for agronomic traits. Overall, we observed thatex situand contemporary wild populations exhibited a similar genomic composition, while four of five commercial populations and selected lines were differentiated from each other and other seed source populations. Genomic differences across seed sources could not be explained solely by isolation by distance nor directional selection. We did find evidence of sampling effects forex situcollections, which exhibited significantly increased coancestry relative to commercial populations, suggesting increased relatedness. Interestingly, commercially sourced seed appeared to maintain an increased number of rare alleles relative toex situand wild contemporary seed sources. However, while commercial seed populations were not genetically depauperate, the genomic distance between wild and commercially produced seed suggests differentiation in the genomic composition could impact restoration success. Our results point towards the importance of genetic monitoring of species used for conservation and restoration as they are expected to be influenced by the evolutionary processes that contribute to divergence during the restoration process.

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