scholarly journals Assessment of Grasscutter Domestication for Income Generation in Anambra State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
A. N. Okeke ◽  
E. K. Oruh
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Manihot Esculenta ◽  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Income Generation ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Total Income ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Additional Income

Grasscutter, (Thryonomys swinderianus) locally known as ‘Nchi’ can generate additional income for farmers and families but its domestication in some Nigeria is still preliminary. This study was carried out in four private Grasscutter farms within four communities; Awgbu, Nanka, Oko, and Omogho in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, to determine the level of profitability of each farm. Sixty structured questionnaires were administered to the members of the household, fifteen in each farm but only fifty-one (85%) were retrieved and used while nine (15%) were not used. Results shows that 29% of the farmers were men while 22% were female. The largest participants (27.5%) fall within the age bracket 31-40 years, the age of responsibility. The farm in Awgbu community has the highest number of animals (24) while the farms at Nanka, Oko and Omogho, have 11, 15 and 22 respectively. The total income each farm generated during the years (2012, 2013 and 2014) were ₦330,000, ₦200,000, ₦125,000, and ₦89,000 respectively. The feed given to these animals include cassava (Manihot esculenta), maize (Zea mays), pawpaw (Carica papaya), elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea). The farmers indicated that their main challenges include bad roads, shortage of funds, insufficient space and lack of governmental incentives. These setbacks can be solved by the provision of developmental grants, supply of pipe-borne water, land, feeds and good roads. These can motivate farmers to increase their production to a commercial level, which will yield them more income instead of subsistence domestication.

Percentage preference/proximate composition of some plants species used as livestock feed in Idemili South, Anambra State

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
C.H. Adawai ◽  
C.G. Ukpaka ◽  
B.C. Chinyere
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Manihot Esculenta ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Persea Americana ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
Tridax Procumbens

The study assessed percentage preference and proximate composition of some selected plant species in Idemili South Area of Anambra State. Plants were identified and collected for herbarium preparation. A total of 23 different species belonging to 16 families were identified. These consisted of 11 trees, 4 shrubs, 3 herbs and 3 grasses. These plants were harvested, processed and stored separately. A 25 gm portion of each plant was measured and administered to 3 matured goats per day. The feeding trial lasted for 23 days. The frequency and rate of consumption of each plant was determined using a stop watch. The results showed that Manihot esculenta representing 73.3 % was highly preferred plant by all the animals while Colocasia esculenta having 18.7 % was moderately preferred. Proximate composition of the fodder was determined using standard method and results revealed that protein content ranged from 5.85% in Tridax procumbens and 23.86% in Desmodium scorpiurus. Lipid content ranged between 1.31 % and 8.37 % for Carica papaya and Manihot esculenta respectively while crude fibre content ranged from 8.09 to 33.01% in Tridax procumbens and Pennisetum purpureum respectively. The highest ash content (11.28 %) was recorded in Colocasia esculenta while the least level (2.17 %) in Tridax procumbens. Also, moisture content was observed to be highest in Manihot esculenta (10.29 %) and least in Dialium guineensis, while carbohydrate contents ranged between 13.41 % and 67.82 % for Persea americana and Tridax procumbens respectively. It could be concluded that plant species under this study were found to be rich in essential nutrients but Vernonia amygdalina, Amaranthus spinosus, Manihot esculenta, Ficus elasticoides and Milicia excelsa were most preferred plant species by experimental animals. Keywords: Plant species, goat, livestock feed, proximate composition, Idemili South Area

Heterodera oryzae. [Distribution map].

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Oryza Sativa ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Heterodera oryzae Luc & Berdon Brizuela. Nematoda: Heteroderidae. Hosts: rice (Oryza sativa), banana (Musa spp.), maize (Zea mays), Cyperus umbellatus, elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (Bangladesh, India, Assam, Kerala, Orissa, Iran, Pakistan), Africa (Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal).

Energetic characterization and flash pyrolysis of different elephant grass cultivars ( Pennisetum purpureum Schum.)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayara de Oliveira Lessa ◽  
Guilherme Quintela Calixto ◽  
Bruna Maria Emerenciano das Chagas ◽  
Emerson Moreira Aguiar ◽  
Marcus Antônio de Freitas Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Flash Pyrolysis ◽  
Energetic Characterization ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum Schum

scholarly journals Temporal assessment of root and shoot colonization of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) host seedlings by Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus strain LP343

2021 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 126651
Author(s):  
Carlos M. Dos-Santos ◽  
Wiglison B.A. Nascimento ◽  
Bruna P. do Nascimento ◽  
Stefan Schwab ◽  
José I. Baldani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Gluconacetobacter Diazotrophicus ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum Schum ◽  
Temporal Assessment

scholarly journals Microsatellite markers-based characterisation of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) harvested from selected locations in South-West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
O.A. Okukenu ◽  
A.A. Olajide ◽  
P.A. Dele ◽  
M. Wheto ◽  
B.T. Akinyemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Dna Extraction ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Ethanol Solution ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
South West ◽  
Ssr Primers ◽  
Genetic Index

This study was carried out to characterise Pennisetum purpureum harvested from some selected locations in S outh-W estern Nigeria using microsatellite markers. Leaf parts of growing young elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) were harvested and immediately preserved in ethanol solution before DNA extraction. Two (2) SSR primers (CTM59 and Xtxp278) were used to assess genetic diversity in Pennisetum purpureum. The result shows that 72% of the molecular variations in the elephant grass exists within the population with 28% among the population; there were no unique characteristics among the Nine (9) populations. Nei genetic index ranged from 0.067 (lowest) observed between Isokan and Odeda populations to 0.158 (highest), between Ifedore and Ikoyi Populations. Morphological characterization showed moderate diversity with two major clusters and one minor cluster. Keyword: Elephant grass; cultivars; locations; markers

Germination percentage and emergence potential of nine newly introduced temperate forage germplasms in Shika, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 232-238
Author(s):  
Y. M. Ishiaku ◽  
M. R. Hassan ◽  
S. A. Abubakar ◽  
J. T. Amodu ◽  
S. B. Abdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Feed ◽  
Foxtail Millet ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Napier Grass ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Seedling Vigour ◽  
Ecological Zones ◽  
Seedling Length ◽  
Pennisetum Alopecuroides

A trial was conducted to investigate the germination percentage and emergence potential of nine imported temperate forage germplasms at the National Animal Production Research Institute, Shika, Nigeria. The seeds consisted of seven grasses namely; Beefsteak plant (Fructus perillae), Sweet elephant grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Wild foxtail millet (Setaria viridis), Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), King grass (Pennisetum sinese), Chinese sorghum (Sweet sorghum) and Zea mexican schard (Purus frumentum) and two legumes namely; Chinese woad (Isatis tinctoria) and Chinese alfalfa (Medicago sativa). A laboratory germination test and pot emergence trial was carried out to ascertain their viability. The result of the experiment showed that Sweet elephant grass, napier grass and king grass recorded over 90 % germination and the least was 30 % in Chinese sorghum. Chinese alfalfa and wild foxtail millet had least germination percentage with 100 % Seed dormancy.Highest emergence rate, seedling length and seedling vigour indexwere observed in king grass than the other forage germplasms. The highest percentage emergence was obtained in king grass > sweet elephant grass > napier grass > Zea mexican schard > beefsteak plant > Chinese woad > Chinese sorghum, respectively. It was concluded that these forages can successfully be adopted as animal feed resources in Nigeria and therefore, recommended formulti-locational trials in all the ecological zones of the country.

scholarly journals SILAGENS DE MILHO (Zea mays, L) OU CAPIM ELEFANTE(Pennisetum purpureum, Schum.) cv. NAPIER PARA ALIMENTAÇÃO DE TERNEIROS DE CORTE CONFINADOS

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 387-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui de Castro Pilar ◽  
João Restle ◽  
Glênio Lopes dos Santos ◽  
José Henrique Souza da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum Schum

RESUMO Foi avaliado o desempenho em confinamento, por um período de 84 dias, de terneiros de corte alimentados com uma das seguintes dietas: T1 - silagem de milho (Zea mays, L) + concentrado (32,65%), T2 - silagem de capim elefante (Pennisetum purpureum, Schum.) cultivar napier + concentrado (33,36%) e T3 - silagem de napier + concentrado (48,27%). O tipo de dieta não influenciou (P ≥ 0,2059) no consumo médio diário de matéria seca. As dietas T3 e T1 proporcionaram ganhos de peso médio diário similares e que foram superiores (P < 0,0450) ao proporcionado pela T2. Com relação a conversão alimentar, não houve diferença (P ≥ 0,1292) entre tratamentos.

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