Track 2-3-2: Impact of Grass and Legumes on Livestock Production, Soil Conservation and the Nitrogen Cycle in Grassland and Forage Ecosystems
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Publication Date
2015
Location
New Delhi, India
Description
Guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq.) is one of the important forage grass of the tropics with good yield potential, palatability, persistence and quality fodder (Sukhchain, 2010). The low crude protein productivity of guinea grass can be enhanced through its intercropping with forage legumes to sustain ruminant animals throughout the year. The intercropping of legumes with guinea grass will also optimize forage production per unit area, especially during rabi season. Further, its productivity can also be increased through N management as it is heavy feeder due to perennial and multi-cut nature.
Citation
Choudhary, Mukesh and Prabhu, G., "Forage Legumes Intercropping and Nitrogen Management Effects on Performance of Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) Varieties in Bundelkhand Region of India" (2015). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 7.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/23/2-3-2/7)
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Forage Legumes Intercropping and Nitrogen Management Effects on Performance of Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) Varieties in Bundelkhand Region of India
New Delhi, India
Guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq.) is one of the important forage grass of the tropics with good yield potential, palatability, persistence and quality fodder (Sukhchain, 2010). The low crude protein productivity of guinea grass can be enhanced through its intercropping with forage legumes to sustain ruminant animals throughout the year. The intercropping of legumes with guinea grass will also optimize forage production per unit area, especially during rabi season. Further, its productivity can also be increased through N management as it is heavy feeder due to perennial and multi-cut nature.
