Description
The performance of six grass-white clover mixtures were evaluated in winter cold zone of Eastern Anatolia. In combination with white clover, ryegrass (Lolium perenne L) cocksfoot, (Dactylis glomerata L) and smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss) were used in double and triple plant mixtures. Average DM production ranged from 7.5 to 10 t/ha , with no significant differences observed among the mixed swards. DM production of all mixed swards significantly varied between cutting periods and years. A gradual decrease in DM production was observed both from the first to forth cut and from the first to third year. Clover and consequently CP content increased from the first to second year and decreased in the third year. The increasing proportion of clover after first cut was also reflected in a higher content of CP. On the other hand, the persistence of grass species to frequent cutting varied but ryegrass became dominant to cocksfoot and smooth brome in triple mixtures.
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Monitoring Productivity and Quality of Grass-Legume Pastures Under Irrigated Condition
The performance of six grass-white clover mixtures were evaluated in winter cold zone of Eastern Anatolia. In combination with white clover, ryegrass (Lolium perenne L) cocksfoot, (Dactylis glomerata L) and smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss) were used in double and triple plant mixtures. Average DM production ranged from 7.5 to 10 t/ha , with no significant differences observed among the mixed swards. DM production of all mixed swards significantly varied between cutting periods and years. A gradual decrease in DM production was observed both from the first to forth cut and from the first to third year. Clover and consequently CP content increased from the first to second year and decreased in the third year. The increasing proportion of clover after first cut was also reflected in a higher content of CP. On the other hand, the persistence of grass species to frequent cutting varied but ryegrass became dominant to cocksfoot and smooth brome in triple mixtures.
