Sesame production and composition compared with conventional forages

Abstract

Sesamum indicum L. has the potential to be cultivated as a forage plant in hot and dry climate regions, and it can be used to increase the food security of a herd. The objective of this study was to evaluate growth, production, and chemical composition of S. indicum compared with conventional forages used for silage production. The experiment used a randomized complete block design with split-plots related to time and four replicates per treatment. The plots consisted of four treatments (Zea mays L., Helianthus annuus L., Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br., and S. indicum), and the subplots were two evaluation periods (2014 and 2016 harvests). Dry forage biomass production differed among the species in the 2014 harvest with values of 25 530, 12 190, 9408, and 9250 kg ha-1 for Z. mays, S. indicum, H. annuus, and P. glaucum, respectively. Maize had a greater variation in forage production between the 2 yr, followed by S. indicum. There were higher dry matter (DM) contents (P < 0.0001) for Z. mays and S. indicum (404.5 and 251.7 g kg-1 , respectively). Regarding crude protein, H. annuus and S. indicum had levels of 167.2 and 117.7 g kg-1 , respectively. According to the results, it can be inferred that sesame, like millet, provides greater feeding security for ruminant herds in regions with irregular rainfall.

Copolymerized Natural Fibre from the Mesocarp of Orbignya phalerata (Babassu Fruit) as an Irrigating-Fertilizer for Growing Cactus Pears

“…Fiber is present in the cell wall of vegetables, formed primarily by cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, protein, and other compounds. It has a priority function in ruminant nutrition, as a source of energy and to stimulate the fermentation processes [ 48 , 49 , 50 ]. The fiber digestion of forage is not constant for all animals or for all feeding conditions, varying from 135 to 780 g/kg in DM basis, but the main variation is due to differences in the structure, chemical composition, and maturity.…”

A Combination of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Molasses Improves Fermentation Quality, Chemical Composition, Physicochemical Structure, in vitro Degradability and Rumen Microbiota Colonization of Rice Straw

“…The chemical composition in forage is related to forage quality and degradation ( 30 ). In this study, the removal of hemicellulose from the cellulose–hemicellulose–lignin structure led to a reduction in NDF and ADF contents in rice straw treated with LAB and LAB + M. Notably, the low NDF and ADF were associated with higher feed quality and degradation, as well as higher dry matter intake ( 31 ).…”

The Peculiarities of Seeds and the Quality of the Green Mass of Some Non-Traditional Crops in the Republic of Moldova

“…Abbasi et al (2018) reported that harvested amaranth forage contained 233 g/kg dry matter with 18.7% crude protein, 42.0 %NDFom, 27.5 %ADFom, 4.46 %ADL, 5.7 %EE, 6.25 %WSC, 14.5 %ash, 1.11% Ca, 0.66 % P and 8. 4 Phytomass is an important source for renewable energy production. The production of biomethane gas via anaerobic digestion using lignocellulosic phytomass as a renewable energy source is both sustainable and environmentally friendly.…”

“…The analysis of the situation in the given field of research demonstrates that it is possible, under the soilclimatic conditions of the Republic of Moldova, to make full use of the potential of a number of non-traditional plants from the families Amaranthaceae, Brassicaceae, Linaceae, Pedaliaceae, Polygonaceae, which are studied to a lesser extent by the international scientific community (Abbasi et al, 2018; Alekksha Kudos, Chandan, 2018;Amorim et al, 2019;Biel et al, 2017;Bhat et al, 2018;Das, 2016;Elleuch et al, 2007;Gautam et al, 2016;Herrmann et al, 2016;Kshnikatkina et al, 2005;Kukusheva and Stepanov, 2016;Mursec et al, 2009;Peiretti, 2018;Póti et al, 2014;Rahnama, Safaeie, 2017;Rakhmetov, 2011Rakhmetov, , 2018Rakhmetov and Rakhmetova, 2006;2011;Rakhmetov et al, 2004;Seppälä, 2013;Słomka and Wójcik Oliveira, 2021;Ustak et al, 2011;Uteush, 1990;Von Cossel, 2019) and the one from the Republic of Moldova (Chisnicean et al, 2011;Teleuţă and Ţîţei, 2016;Teleuță et al, 2008;Țîței, 2015, 2020Țîței and Roșca, 2021;Teleuţă and Ţîţei, 2016).…”