Track 1-03: Development and Impact of Sown Temperate Species
Publication Date
2013
Location
Sydney, Australia
Description
Panicum maximum Jacq. is among the prominent grass species in the grazing lands of the South-western part of Nigeria. An understanding of cutting management to find out the best agronomic practices that will improve the yield and nutritive value of these grass species, especially in the dry season formed the focus of this research work. The objective of the research is therefore to evaluate the effects of cutting height and interval on the dry matter yield (DMY), digestibility and chemical composition of P. maximum in the natural pasture during the dry season.
Citation
Adekeye, Adetayo B.; Onifade, Olufemi S.; Olanite, Jimoh A.; and Isah, Olubukola A., "Biomass Yield and Nutritive Quality of Panicum maximum in the Natural Pastures during the Dry Season in Abeokuta, Nigeria" (2013). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 16.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/1-3/16)
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Biomass Yield and Nutritive Quality of Panicum maximum in the Natural Pastures during the Dry Season in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Sydney, Australia
Panicum maximum Jacq. is among the prominent grass species in the grazing lands of the South-western part of Nigeria. An understanding of cutting management to find out the best agronomic practices that will improve the yield and nutritive value of these grass species, especially in the dry season formed the focus of this research work. The objective of the research is therefore to evaluate the effects of cutting height and interval on the dry matter yield (DMY), digestibility and chemical composition of P. maximum in the natural pasture during the dry season.
