Digestibility of plant fractions from different genotypes and the predictability of quality of forage maize in northwest Europe.

Differences in digestibility of plant parts from 5 forage maize hybrids are described and related to the differences in whole plant digestibility of crops grown under different conditions. Plant parts differed greatly in digestibility, and the proportions of the DM of the total plant were variable due to numerous physical, chemical, biological and genetic factors. Whole-plant digestibility, however, was fairly constant and predictable. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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INFLUENCE OF POPULATION DENSITY AND HYBRID MATURITY ON PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF FORAGE MAIZE

Canadian Journal of Plant Science ◽

10.4141/cjps82-061 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 62 (2) ◽

pp. 427-434 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

N. A. FAIREY

Keyword(s):

Harvest Index ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Nutritive Value ◽

Forage Maize ◽

Protein Supplements ◽

Maize Hybrids ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Whole Plant

Nine maize hybrids, representing early, medium and late maturities (maximum 3000 corn heat units), were grown at 75 000 and 100 000 plants/ha for 2 yr at two locations in order to examine the in vitro digestible dry matter (DDM) yield and quality of whole-plant (shoot) and stover components. Early hybrids produced 90% as much DDM yield as medium or late hybrids. Comparing densities, the higher density resulted in a greater increase in DDM yield at Surrey than at Agassiz and it did not depress whole-plant dry matter (DM) content. Whole-plant DM digestibility (DMD) was 2% lower for early hybrids compared to mediums or lates. Density had no influence on whole-plant DMD at Surrey, but the higher density reduced it by 1% at Agassiz. Stover DDM yield was greater at Surrey than at Agassiz whereas whole-plant DDM yield was greater at Agassiz. Harvest index was positively, but not closely, correlated with whole-plant DMD (r = 0.28***) and was inversely correlated with stover DMD (r = − 0.45***). Thus, nutritive value of maize was only marginally dependent on the grain component. Results suggest that, in the marginal corn-growing environments of the region studied, it may be beneficial to use hybrids considerably later than those normally adapted and grow them at a density approaching 100 000 plants/ha to maximize digestible yields and quality. The harvested forage may have a DM content too low for direct ensiling, but this can be rectified by addition of dry high-protein supplements (e.g. alfalfa cubes) at ensiling time.

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Yield and biomass quality of the whole plant of four maize hybrids for silage production

Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture ◽

10.5937/jpea24-25502 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 6-8

Author(s):

Dušanka Terzić ◽

Milica Radosavljević ◽

Marija Milašinović-Šeremešić ◽

Života Jovanović ◽

Valentina Nikolić

Keyword(s):

Biomass Quality ◽

Maize Hybrids ◽

Whole Plant ◽

Silage Production

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Genetic and environmental variation in quality of forage maize in Europe.

Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.18174/njas.v36i4.16667 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 400-403 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

B. Deinum

Keyword(s):

Cell Walls ◽

Nutritive Value ◽

Environmental Variation ◽

Genetic Differences ◽

Forage Maize ◽

Maize Hybrids

Various forage maize hybrids were grown in 24 trials in Europe in 1985-86 and harvested at silage maturity to investigate the variation in quality. Av. apparent OM digestibility of the whole crop was high at 73.5% (range 64.7-81.4%). The range in digestibility or nutritive value between locations was small but genetic differences in digestibility of the various hybrids over the locations was greater. Maize of 75% digestibility could be grown in all countries. Digestibility could be raised to 80% by breeding for higher digestibility of cell walls of the straw. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Forage potential and silage quality of four varieties of saccharine sorghum

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0100-204x2015001200010 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 50 (12) ◽

pp. 1201-1207 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Marco Antonio Previdelli Orrico Junior ◽

Marciana Retore ◽

Débora Maurício Manarelli ◽

Fernanda Barboza de Souza ◽

Luana Liz Medina Ledesma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nutritional Quality ◽

Nutritional Value ◽

Plant Production ◽

In Vitro Digestibility ◽

Plant Parts ◽

Whole Plant ◽

Morphological Composition ◽

Fermentation Quality

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate four cultivars of saccharine sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) regarding productivity, chemical composition of plant parts, and quality of the ensiling process. The tested varieties of saccharine sorghum were BRS 506, BRS 508, BRS 509, and BRS 511. The experiment was divided into two trials, which assessed: production, morphological composition, and nutritional quality of the saccharine varieties; and fermentation quality and nutritional value of the silage produced from the saccharine varieties. Of the tested varieties, BRS 509 and BRS 511 showed the highest total dry matter (DM) production. The BRS 508 variety presented the highest in vitro digestibility of the whole plant (70.65% DM). During ensiling, the BRS 509 variety showed the lowest DM loss (8.87%). The highest effluent production was observed for BRS 506 and BRS 508, with yields of 521.87 and 393.16 kg Mg-1 ensiled DM, respectively. The BRS 511 variety is the most recommended because of the best results for plant production and nutritional quality. Regarding the ensiling process, BRS 509 presents the lowest fermentation losses and the highest nutritional value of silage.

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Identifying Inbred Lines Capable of Improving Ear and Stover Yield and Quality of Superior Silage Maize Hybrids

Crop Science ◽

10.2135/cropsci2002.0365 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 365 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Luis M. Bertoia ◽

Ruggero Burak ◽

Marcelo Torrecillas

Keyword(s):

Inbred Lines ◽

Maize Hybrids ◽

Silage Maize ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Stover Yield

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Medicinal plants and sustainable livelihood in Pauri district of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India.

International Journal of Bioassays ◽

10.21746/ijbio.2016.06.001 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (06) ◽

pp. 4589 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vardan Singh Rawat

Keyword(s):

Environmental Management ◽

Medicinal Plants ◽

Plant Species ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Sustainable Livelihoods ◽

Vital Role ◽

Local Communities ◽

Sustainable Livelihood ◽

Plant Parts ◽

Total Plant

The present study was conducted in the Thalisain block of Pauri Garhwal to document the medicinal plants used by the local communities. 53 plant species distributed in 38 families were documented. Of the total plant species 49% were herbs, 26% trees, 23% shrubs and 2% climbers. 16 different plant parts were used by local communities for different ailments. Medicinal plants were widely used by major sections of the community against common colds, cough, skin diseases, snake bite, fever, joint pains, bronchitis etc. Women and local healers called vaids have a vital role in environmental management due to traditional knowledge and use of plants as medicine with undocumented knowledge. It has been observed as one of the best option of sustainable livelihoods for the residents of the area.

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The real concept of substitution in Ayurveda literature and adulteration the misleading concept of modern era

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v3i3.12890 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Ashashri Shinde ◽

Pankaj Gupta ◽

Sudipt Rath

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plant ◽

Plant Material ◽

Genetic Parameters ◽

Herbal Drugs ◽

Material Identification ◽

The Real ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Unfair Trade ◽

Modern Era

A quality drug is central to the success of any therapeutic plan. The quality of drug is determined right from the collection to delivery to the patients. The commonest problem involving the medicinal plant stating materials is intentional or unintentional substitution and adulteration owing to multiple reasons like unavailability, higher costs, unfair trade etc. This trend was also present in the olden days, as evident from the concept of substitute drugs (Pratinidhi Dravya) as available in Yogratanakara, Bhavaprakasha and Bhaishajyaratnawali. Therefore, Charka and later Acharyas also have dealt with authentication and standardization of herbal drugs and formulations in detail by using four Pramanas (tools of knowledge) Ch.Vi.8/87. Nowadays the concept of substitution is entirely converted into intentional and unintentional malpractices of adulteration. The established authenticity parameters for plant material identification and standardization like organoleptic, physical, chemical and genetic parameters are relatively inaccessible for routine use. Not withstanding the accuracy and usefulness of these lab parameters and delay in the development of easy to perform parameters for reasonable drug authentication. These adulteration malpractices spoils the market of herbal industries. In this article we discuss about concept of substitution in ancient Ayurveda and at present intentional and unintentional adulteration practices.

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