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The objective of this study was to assess the yield and chemical composition of perennial peanut (Arachis glabrata) at growth intervals of 30, 45, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days so as to recommend the best interval of cutting. The yield of dry matter increased from 3133 to 3804 kg ha-1 at cutting intervals of 30 and 60 days, respectively, after which it declined to 3445 kg ha-1 at 90 days . The dry matter content increased with cutting interval from 25.6 % at 30 days to 31.6 % at 90 days. After 45 days of regrowth the crude protein content of forage declined with maturity from 19.4 % to 17.1 %, whereas crude protein yield per hectare attained an optimal peak of 730 kg ha-1 at 60 days cutting interval. The highest leaf:stem ratio was attained at 75 days regrowth. From the study the recommended interval of grazing perennial peanut at Dschang during the wet season is 60 days.
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Performance of Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata Benth) in Cameroon
The objective of this study was to assess the yield and chemical composition of perennial peanut (Arachis glabrata) at growth intervals of 30, 45, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days so as to recommend the best interval of cutting. The yield of dry matter increased from 3133 to 3804 kg ha-1 at cutting intervals of 30 and 60 days, respectively, after which it declined to 3445 kg ha-1 at 90 days . The dry matter content increased with cutting interval from 25.6 % at 30 days to 31.6 % at 90 days. After 45 days of regrowth the crude protein content of forage declined with maturity from 19.4 % to 17.1 %, whereas crude protein yield per hectare attained an optimal peak of 730 kg ha-1 at 60 days cutting interval. The highest leaf:stem ratio was attained at 75 days regrowth. From the study the recommended interval of grazing perennial peanut at Dschang during the wet season is 60 days.
