Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
In a southern Chilean humid ecosystem, the productive potentiality of Chusquea coleu and Ch. quila was studied for animal utilization. During 2 years was seasonally recorded crude protein, neutro detergent fibre and dry matter in vitro digestibility. Also was analized the production of leaves and sprigs, and culms (utilizable and not by livestock, respectively). It was recorded a remarkable seasonality in dry matter production as well as in quality charateristics in both species. Results let conclude that both species could be an interesting animal feed resource specially in seasons in which the pasture is in a critical stage of growth, as in winter; but the growth pattern and plant architecture are limiting for an optimal quantitative and qualitative animal utilization.
Citation
Riveros, V E.; Tellez, P; and Iwamoto, M, "Ecology and Productive Potential of Chusquea Genus (Bambusoideae) in Chilean Southern Humid Ecosystems" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 98.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses6/98)
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Ecology and Productive Potential of Chusquea Genus (Bambusoideae) in Chilean Southern Humid Ecosystems
Kyoto Japan
In a southern Chilean humid ecosystem, the productive potentiality of Chusquea coleu and Ch. quila was studied for animal utilization. During 2 years was seasonally recorded crude protein, neutro detergent fibre and dry matter in vitro digestibility. Also was analized the production of leaves and sprigs, and culms (utilizable and not by livestock, respectively). It was recorded a remarkable seasonality in dry matter production as well as in quality charateristics in both species. Results let conclude that both species could be an interesting animal feed resource specially in seasons in which the pasture is in a critical stage of growth, as in winter; but the growth pattern and plant architecture are limiting for an optimal quantitative and qualitative animal utilization.
