Publication Date
1997
Description
The effects of N and P fertilization on the productive and qualitative characteristics of improved pastures in inside Southern Italy areas were investigated. The trial was carried out in two sites characterized by different altitude above sea level and soil properties; also previous fertilization treatments and botanical composition characteristics are significantly different. The N fertilization reduced negative effects of climatic variations (typical of these areas) on botanical composition of “Bella” grassland at lower altitude. On the contrary a more stable botanical composition assured good yields and quality of forage at “Li Foy” field (higher a.s.l.) because more regular weather conditions were recorded. The botanical composition of inside grasslands of Southern Italy plays an important role on forage yield and nutritional value, as determined by chemical analyses of crude protein and fibre.
Citation
Ferri, D and Convertini, G, "Application of N and P Fertilizers on Pasture of Southern Italy: Effects on Forage Species, Production and Quality" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session10/12
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Application of N and P Fertilizers on Pasture of Southern Italy: Effects on Forage Species, Production and Quality
The effects of N and P fertilization on the productive and qualitative characteristics of improved pastures in inside Southern Italy areas were investigated. The trial was carried out in two sites characterized by different altitude above sea level and soil properties; also previous fertilization treatments and botanical composition characteristics are significantly different. The N fertilization reduced negative effects of climatic variations (typical of these areas) on botanical composition of “Bella” grassland at lower altitude. On the contrary a more stable botanical composition assured good yields and quality of forage at “Li Foy” field (higher a.s.l.) because more regular weather conditions were recorded. The botanical composition of inside grasslands of Southern Italy plays an important role on forage yield and nutritional value, as determined by chemical analyses of crude protein and fibre.
