Publication Date
1997
Description
The possibility of improving the forage quality of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) by using herbicide was assessed in field trials. Glyphosate (Roundup) reduced cell wall content and increased the digestibility of the dry matter. When sprayed towards the end of vegetative growth, quality improvement could be achieved without reduction in yield. Glyphosate may enhance accumulation of sugars, however, the possibility that the herbicide improves forage quality by affecting cell wall structure and digestibility cannot be ruled out.
Citation
Kipnis, T; Kaller, Sofia; Krivat, G; Dvash, Levana; and Ben-Ghedalia, D, "The Effect of Glyphosate on DM Yield and Quality of Forage Sorghum" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 22.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session22/22
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The Effect of Glyphosate on DM Yield and Quality of Forage Sorghum
The possibility of improving the forage quality of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) by using herbicide was assessed in field trials. Glyphosate (Roundup) reduced cell wall content and increased the digestibility of the dry matter. When sprayed towards the end of vegetative growth, quality improvement could be achieved without reduction in yield. Glyphosate may enhance accumulation of sugars, however, the possibility that the herbicide improves forage quality by affecting cell wall structure and digestibility cannot be ruled out.
