Nutritive value and herbage mass of Pueraria phaseoloides (tropical kudzu) in un-utilized open grasslands in north-eastern and central Trinidad and Tobago

Leon, Elisha; Hughes, Martin; Daley, Oral

doi:10.1016/j.jssas.2022.05.002

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“…The crude protein of kudzu foliage in this research was quite low with high variance between replicates (15.99%±6.09%) than previous research that reach 19.1%-24.1% [6,21]. The high variance of crude protein occurs due to the high differences' nutrient in plant parts, especially between leaf and stem [22].…”

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confidence: 53%

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Kudzu haylage characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility with different additives for ruminant feed

Kumalasari,

Permana,

Ridla

et al. 2024

Livest. Anim. Res.

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the physical characteristics, nutrient composition and digestibility of Kudzu haylage that was treated with additives of rice bran, pollard, palm kernel and molasses.Methods: The study was performed into a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 5 replications. The treatments were control: Kudzu haylage without additive (P0), Kudzu haylage and 5% rice bran (P1); Kudzu haylage and 5% pollard; Kudzu haylage and 5% palm kernel; Kudzu haylage and 5% molasses. The data were analyzed by Analysis of Variance, mean comparisons by the Tukey test were performed using R x64 4.1.0.Results: The results showed that in the haylage making process, all additives improve Kudzu haylage physical characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility. Kudzu haylage with molasses addition resulted brownish yellow color, soft crumble texture, sour smell with 2.4% spoilage on haylage surface. The Fleigh value, nutrient composition and digestibility were increased with molasses addition.Conclusions: Based on the physical characteristic, nutrient composition and digestibility of Kudzu could be preserved as haylage with additives of rice bran, pollard, palm kernel and molasses. The best treatment on Kudzu haylage was 5% molasses addition that improved physical characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility.

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“…Corley et al [30] reported that each part of kudzu foliage contained different crude protein percentage and the higher percentage located on leaf. However, the harvest leaf only resulted in low herbage biomass and separating the leaf from the whole plant fraction was not practical [21].…”

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confidence: 99%

Kudzu haylage characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility with different additives for ruminant feed

Kumalasari,

Permana,

Ridla

et al. 2024

Livest. Anim. Res.

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“…The substrates were ground to pass through a 1 mm sieve, and 1 g was placed in 250 mL ANKOM bottles with 75 mL of buffer solution dispensed to the bottles using a liquid dispenser based on the (Leon et al, 2023). it was done according to a modification of the (Tilley and Terry, 1963) procedure.…”

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Gamma Radiation Effects on Dwarf Napier Grass Quality in Acidic Soil: A Study of Minerals and Rumen Fluids

Putra,

Prasetya

2024

AAVS

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This study investigated the potential of gamma radiation to enhance the quality of dwarf napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mot) cultivated in acidic soil, with a focus on its macro-mineral content and rumen fluid characteristics. The research findings focus on the impact of gamma radiation solely on macro minerals and rumen fluids, enhancing our insights into innovative approaches for improving livestock nutrition in regions with prevalent acidic soils. The experiment involved the application of various gamma radiation doses (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 Gy). Four replications were done using a randomized block design, with 25 Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mot seeds in each repetition, totalling 700 seeds. The plants were grown in acidic soil with a pH of approximately 4.5-5. After two months of growth, the plants were harvested, and various parameters were analyzed. The results of the research indicated that the application of a 15 Gy dosage significantly enhanced the absorption of P (p<0.01), N (p<0.01), and Ca (p<0.01) in the plant. Additionally, gamma irradiation at a 25 Gy dosage demonstrated a notable effect, resulting in the highest calcium (Ca) content (p<0.01). However, the treatment did not exhibit a significant impact on pH (p > 0.05) in the rumen fluid, while NH3 (p<0.01) and VFA (p<0.01) parameters in the rumen fluid were significantly affected. The optimal dosage for the rumen fluid parameters NH3 and VFA was found to be 15 Gy. Overall, it can be concluded from this study that gamma irradiation doses of 15 Gy can enhance the nutritional content of Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mot cultivated on acidic soil, particularly when evaluated based on mineral content and rumen fluid parameters.

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“…In vitro digestibility analysis was done according to a modification of the Tilley & Terry (1963) procedure using the Daisy incubator (ANKOM Technology method) based on Leon et al (2023). Rumen fluid was obtained from FH cows fitted with fistulas and located at the University of Andalas barn in Padang.…”

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Nutrient Value and In Vitro Digestibility of Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott under Varying Gamma Irradiation Doses in Acidic Soil

Putra,

Gopar,

Surachman

et al. 2024

Trop. Anim. Sci. J.

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Nutritive value and herbage mass of Pueraria phaseoloides (tropical kudzu) in un-utilized open grasslands in north-eastern and central Trinidad and Tobago

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Kudzu haylage characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility with different additives for ruminant feed

Kudzu haylage characteristics, nutrient composition, and digestibility with different additives for ruminant feed

Gamma Radiation Effects on Dwarf Napier Grass Quality in Acidic Soil: A Study of Minerals and Rumen Fluids

Nutrient Value and In Vitro Digestibility of Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott under Varying Gamma Irradiation Doses in Acidic Soil

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