Publication Date
1989
Description
The plant cell walls contain lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, fiber bound protein and fiber bound minerals. Their nutritive value is limited by their degree of lignification, while cell contents is not limited (Barton et al., 1977). Type and extent oflignin-polysaccharide bounding could affect digestion more than amount of lignin (Jung et Fahey, 1983). The purpose of these studies was to determine chemical and fiber composition of four cuts of lucerne (Medicago sativa, CV Kl).
Citation
Kolarski, D; PAVESIC-POPOVIC,, J; KRSTIC, O; and Koljajic, K, "Fiber Composition of Successive Cuts of Lucerne" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 14.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session7/14
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Fiber Composition of Successive Cuts of Lucerne
The plant cell walls contain lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, fiber bound protein and fiber bound minerals. Their nutritive value is limited by their degree of lignification, while cell contents is not limited (Barton et al., 1977). Type and extent oflignin-polysaccharide bounding could affect digestion more than amount of lignin (Jung et Fahey, 1983). The purpose of these studies was to determine chemical and fiber composition of four cuts of lucerne (Medicago sativa, CV Kl).
