Theme 14: Advances in Forage Legumes
Publication Date
2001
Location
Brazil
Description
An evaluation of a collection of amphicarpic Centrosema rotundifolium showed considerable variability among the six accessions tested, regarding above- and below-ground seed production. Dry-season forage yields were very low but rainy-season yields reached acceptable levels. Contents of crude protein, P and Ca were intermediate to high (CP and P) or low (Ca). Three accessions are suggested for on-farm testing in association with grasses in order to explore the plant persistence implications of belowground seed production under practical conditions. Furthermore, the potential of this amphicarpic species for the conservation of sandy soils deserves attention.
Citation
Rodríguez, I.; Schultze-Kraft, R.; and González, S., "Evaluation of Centrosema rotundifolium for Sand-Soil Savannas in Eastern Venezuela" (2001). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 8.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/14/8)
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Evaluation of Centrosema rotundifolium for Sand-Soil Savannas in Eastern Venezuela
Brazil
An evaluation of a collection of amphicarpic Centrosema rotundifolium showed considerable variability among the six accessions tested, regarding above- and below-ground seed production. Dry-season forage yields were very low but rainy-season yields reached acceptable levels. Contents of crude protein, P and Ca were intermediate to high (CP and P) or low (Ca). Three accessions are suggested for on-farm testing in association with grasses in order to explore the plant persistence implications of belowground seed production under practical conditions. Furthermore, the potential of this amphicarpic species for the conservation of sandy soils deserves attention.
