Publication Date
1989
Description
Ghanaian soils are inherently low in Nitrogen (N) content especially in grassland areas and where the forest has been cleared for cultivation. The diet of Ghanaians is very low in protein, and more meat protein is needed. Livestock production is empeded when during the long dry season livestock lose weight, get diseased or die because of insufficient forage. This limits animal protein available for Ghanaians. Forage conservation in the rainy season for use during the drought period is suggested, and for this, silage preparation has been found most practicable .. Means of improving the yield and quality of forages in the tropics include the adoption of high plant densities and fertilizer N application. The present study therefore aims at investigating the effects of plant population density and fertilizer N application on the performance and quality of maize grown as forage for ensilage.
Citation
Asare, E O. and Adjepong-Yamoah, A.A K., "The Effect of Plant Population Density and Fertilizer Nitrogen on the Performance and Quality of Maize for Silage" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 58.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session7/58
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The Effect of Plant Population Density and Fertilizer Nitrogen on the Performance and Quality of Maize for Silage
Ghanaian soils are inherently low in Nitrogen (N) content especially in grassland areas and where the forest has been cleared for cultivation. The diet of Ghanaians is very low in protein, and more meat protein is needed. Livestock production is empeded when during the long dry season livestock lose weight, get diseased or die because of insufficient forage. This limits animal protein available for Ghanaians. Forage conservation in the rainy season for use during the drought period is suggested, and for this, silage preparation has been found most practicable .. Means of improving the yield and quality of forages in the tropics include the adoption of high plant densities and fertilizer N application. The present study therefore aims at investigating the effects of plant population density and fertilizer N application on the performance and quality of maize grown as forage for ensilage.
