Chemical composition and <i>in vitro</i> digestibility of <i>Stylosanthes guianensis</i> varieties

Li, Mao; Zi, Xuejuan; Zhou, Hanlin; Hou, Guanyu; Cai, Yimin

doi:10.1111/grs.12046

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“…Thus, the intercropping of grass and legumes has been used to increase the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the cattle production system (Gulwa, Mgujulwa, & Beyene, 2018). When analysing the chemical composition of ten varieties of S. guianensis, Li et al (2014) found an average CP content of 10.5%, a result similar to that found in the present study (Table 4). The limiting CP content for the adequate activity of rumen microorganisms is 7%, a value surpassed by all the legumes studied.…”

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Measurement of Nutritive Value and Phenolic Compounds in Forage Plants Used in Animal Production

Lage¹,

Teixeira²,

Morais³

et al. 2020

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Secondary metabolites are important organic metabolites produced by plants. These metabolites include phenolic compounds, which have been of research interest because phenolics are considered an antinutritional factor for ruminants, compromise the bioavailability of nutrients. This study included a chemical composition analysis, an analysis of the condensed tannin content and the identification and quantification of the phenolic compounds present in the following plants cultivated with and without fertilisation: Coastcross-1 grass (G) and the legumes Stylosanthes guianensis cv. Mineirão (MS), Stylosanthes capitata × Stylosanthes macrocephala cv. Campo Grande (CGS), Arachis pintoi cv. Amarillo (AA) and Arachis pintoi cv. Belmonte (AB). High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to analyse 13 phenolic compounds. The forage with the best nutritive value was Amarillo pinto peanut. The condensed tannin content was higher in the legumes than that in the grass. Vanillin and o-coumaric, m-coumaric, caffeic and ferulic acid were detected in all the cultivars. The cultivar with the largest variety of phenolic compounds was Coastcross-1 grass. Diversity existed in the occurrence of phenolic compounds, which indicated the presence of condensed tannins in the cultivars and possibly that the diversity does not affect the concentration of these compounds. The AA cultivar was the most interesting alternative for the establishment of pasture intercropped with Coastcross-1 grass.

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Measurement of Nutritive Value and Phenolic Compounds in Forage Plants Used in Animal Production

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Morais³

et al. 2020

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“…The OM and lignin contents (873-919 and 63-82 g/kg DM, respectively) closely resembled the values presented in the current study. The CP (73-129), EE and ADF (373-424) except NDF (416-510 g/kg DM) of ten Stylosanthes guyanensis varieties recorded by Li et al [46] were within the range of our observed values of Stylosantehs species. Furthermore, the chemical composition recorded in Arachis hypogeal, C. pubescens, Clitoria ternatea, M. atropurpureus and S. guyanensis were found to be similar to those of of earlier studies [47].…”

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Nutrient and Rumen Fermentation Studies of Indian Pasture Legumes for Sustainable Animal Feed Utilisation in Semiarid Areas

Singh,

Koli

et al. 2023

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This study evaluated 5 annual and 11 perennial Indian pasture legumes species for their nutritive value, dry matter and mineral contents and in vitro fermentation parameters. Legume species differed significantly (p < 0.05) in various nutritional aspects such as organic matter, crude protein (CP), ether extract, fibres and protein fractions. Perennial Clitoria ternateaa had higher (p < 0.05) buffer soluble protein (477), while neutral detergent soluble protein was highest in annually grown Lablab purpureus (420 g/kg CP). Atylosia scarabaeoides (AS) had higher levels of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) (392 g/kg dry matter (DM)) than structural carbohydrates (SC) (367 g/kg DM). Its rapidly degradable fraction (51.7 g/kg (total carbohydrate) tCHO) was lower (p < 0.05) than other fractions of carbohydrates. Total digestible nutrients, digestible energy and metabolisable energy varied, with Desmodium virgatus (DV) having higher values and Stylosanthas seabrana (SSe) having the lowest. Predicted dry matter intake, digestible dry matter and relative feed value also showed significant differences (p < 0.05). Annual grasses such as Dolichos biflorus, Macroptilium atropurpureum, Rhynchosia minima (RM) were found to be better balanced with micro minerals. In vitro dry matter degradability, partition factor, short-chain fatty acids and microbial protein production of legumes varied significantly (p < 0.05). Gas and CH4 production (mL/g and mL/g (digestible DM) DDM) also varied, with Clitoria ternatea-blue having the highest gas production and C. ternatea -white (CT-w) and AS having lower CH4 production. Methane in total gas was low for DV, RM and CT-w (8.99%, 9.72% and 9.51%). Loss of DE and ME as CH4 varied (p < 0.05) among the legumes. Each legume offers unique benefits, potentially allowing for tailored combinations of annual and perennial legumes to optimize rumen feed efficiency.

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“…Legume forages play very important role in ruminant feeding worldwide because they possess high crude protein (CP) content, high gross energy (GE), moderate fiber content, high dry matter intake and high dry matter digestibility (DMD). Stylosanthes guianensis (Stylo) grows naturally in the tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia and South Americas [ 1 ]. As a popular forage legume in the tropical areas, it has been widely used as feed for pigs, goats, sheep and cattle in some developing countries and has positive effects on their feed intake, digestibility and growth performance [ 2 – 5 ].…”

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Dynamics of shearing force and its correlations with chemical compositions and in vitro dry matter digestibility of stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) stem

Zhou

et al. 2017

Asian-Australas J Anim Sci

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ObjectiveThe study explored the dynamics of shearing force and its correlation with chemical compositions and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of stylo.MethodsThe shearing force, diameter, linear density, chemical composition, and IVDMD of different height stylo stem were investigated. Linear regression analysis was done to determine the relationships between the shearing force and cut height, diameter, chemical composition, or IVDMD.ResultsThe results showed that shearing force of stylo stem increased with plant height increasing and the crude protein (CP) content and IVDMD decreased but fiber content increased over time, resulting in decreased forage value. In addition, tall stem had greater shearing force than short stem. Moreover, shearing force is positively correlated with stem diameter, linear density and fiber fraction, but negatively correlated with CP content and IVDMD.ConclusionOverall, shearing force is an indicator more direct, easier and faster to measure than chemical composition and digestibility for evaluation of forage nutritive value related to animal performance. Therefore, it can be used to evaluate the nutritive value of stylo.

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Chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of Stylosanthes guianensis varieties

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Measurement of Nutritive Value and Phenolic Compounds in Forage Plants Used in Animal Production

Measurement of Nutritive Value and Phenolic Compounds in Forage Plants Used in Animal Production

Nutrient and Rumen Fermentation Studies of Indian Pasture Legumes for Sustainable Animal Feed Utilisation in Semiarid Areas

Dynamics of shearing force and its correlations with chemical compositions and in vitro dry matter digestibility of stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) stem

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