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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Development stage or plant age is an important factor determining the chemical composition and quality of red clover forage (Ignjatovic et al., 2001). In early spring, young red clover plants have large leaf mass, high contents of moisture, protein and minerals and a low fibre content. In the course of the growing season, under the effects of long days and high temperatures, the plant undergoes morphological changes: leaves grow more slowly, the stem elongates, dry matter yield increases and quality drops, especially digestibility and the contents of protein and minerals.
Citation
Vasiljevic, S.; Katic, S.; Mihailovic, V.; Cupina, B.; Milic, D.; Mikic, A.; Karagic, Dj.; and Pataki, I., "Effect of Cutting Date on Quality of Red Clover Forage" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 207.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/207)
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Effect of Cutting Date on Quality of Red Clover Forage
Dublin Ireland
Development stage or plant age is an important factor determining the chemical composition and quality of red clover forage (Ignjatovic et al., 2001). In early spring, young red clover plants have large leaf mass, high contents of moisture, protein and minerals and a low fibre content. In the course of the growing season, under the effects of long days and high temperatures, the plant undergoes morphological changes: leaves grow more slowly, the stem elongates, dry matter yield increases and quality drops, especially digestibility and the contents of protein and minerals.
