Production and nutritional composition of two annual ryegrass cultivars (Diploid and Tetraploid)

Rodrigues, A.M.; Veloso, Abel; Vaz, Edgar Santa Rita; Almeida, J.P.F.

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Authors

Rodrigues, A.M.

Veloso, Abel

Vaz, Edgar Santa Rita

Almeida, J.P.F.

Abstract(s)

The feed cost represents the major cost in milk production. Direct grazing and forage produced on the dairy farm could allow the farmer to a better feed production cost control. Ryegrass have been extensively used for grazing and forage production. This study evaluates the production and nutritional composition of two ryegrass cultivars diploid and tetraploid alone or in a binary mixture (50:50). The results showed that the binary mixture is a good option because of its higher production of DM/ha, higher ME and NFC and lower content of NDF, ADF and ADL.

Keywords

Diploid ryegrass Tetraploid ryegrass Nutritive value Mediterranean region

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/6848

Citation

Rodrigues, A.M; Veloso, A.; Vaz, E.; Almeida, J.P.F. (2019). Production and nutritional composition of two annual ryegrass cultivars (Diploid and Tetraploid). Current Investigations in Agriculture and Current Research 7(1), 914-916. CIACR.MS.ID.000258. DOI: 10.32474/CIACR.2019.07.000258.