Publication Date
1997
Description
Dry matter (DM) yield, crude protein (CP) and mineral composition of Centrosema macrocarpum as affected by three cutting frequencies (28, 42 and 56 days) were compared in a tropical dry forest of Venezuela. DM yield and plant height were increased (P<0.05) by increasing the cutting intervals, whereas CP, ash and most minerals were not affected (P<0.05). Only P concentration declined (P<0.05) with increasing plant maturity. The lowest P concentration (0.18%) resulted from the longest cutting interval. Average CP concentration and mineral contents of C. macrocarpum were adequate with grazing ruminant requirements with exception of P (0.21%) and Na (0.073%).
Citation
Faria-Marmol, J; Morillo, D E.; Gonzalez, R; and Chirinos, Z, "Effects of Three Cutting Frequencies on Yield, Crude Protein and Mineral Contents of Centrosema macrocarpum" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 30.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session22/30
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Effects of Three Cutting Frequencies on Yield, Crude Protein and Mineral Contents of Centrosema macrocarpum
Dry matter (DM) yield, crude protein (CP) and mineral composition of Centrosema macrocarpum as affected by three cutting frequencies (28, 42 and 56 days) were compared in a tropical dry forest of Venezuela. DM yield and plant height were increased (P<0.05) by increasing the cutting intervals, whereas CP, ash and most minerals were not affected (P<0.05). Only P concentration declined (P<0.05) with increasing plant maturity. The lowest P concentration (0.18%) resulted from the longest cutting interval. Average CP concentration and mineral contents of C. macrocarpum were adequate with grazing ruminant requirements with exception of P (0.21%) and Na (0.073%).
