Some Factors that Affect Palatability in Sericea Lespedeza, L. Cuneata

Donnelly, E. D.

doi:10.2134/agronj1954.00021962004600020013x

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“…Tannins have been suggested to depress intake and digestibility of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata G. Don) (Oonnellys 1954;Donnelly andAnthony, 1969, 1970;Lyford et al, 1967;Smart et al, 1961). The digestibility of bird resistant sorghum (Sorghum vulgure) may also be decreased by tannins as a result of inhibitation of cellulolytic (Harris et al, 1970;Cummins, 1971) and pectinolytic enzymes (Bell et al·, 1965;Hathway and Seakins, 1958 (VanSoest, 1965).…”

Section: Physio-chemical Factors Affecting Availability Of Cell-wall mentioning

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Ammonium Hydroxide Treatment on Wheat Straw

Solaiman

Horn

Owens

1979

Journal of Animal Science

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Section: Physio-chemical Factors Affecting Availability Of Cell-wall mentioning

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Ammonium Hydroxide Treatment on Wheat Straw

Solaiman

Horn

Owens

1979

Journal of Animal Science

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“…Invasion of L. cuneata into disturbed habitat (Brandon et al 2004) and quality rangeland (Cummings et al 2007) is rapid, displacing native species and forming dense monocultures. Possible mechanisms of invasion may include shading other vegetation (Brandon et al 2004), allelopathy (Kalburtji et al 2001), interactive effects of insect herbivory, propagule supply and resource availability (Sanders et al 2007), and decreased herbivore pressure or resistance to herbivory (Donnelly 1954;Schutzenhofer and Knight 2007). Specifically, we examined possible physiological and morphological mechanisms relevant to competition and tolerance strategies, and determined if there were differences between L. cuneata and the native species Ambrosia psilostachya DC and Andropogon gerardii Vitman.…”

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Morphological and physiological traits in the success of the invasive plant Lespedeza cuneata

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To better understand the strategies and mechanisms of invading plants in tallgrass prairie, physiological and morphological characteristics of the invasive Lespedeza cuneata were compared to the dominant and abundant natives Ambrosia psilostachya and Andropogon gerardii. Gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, plant water status, and total and specific leaf area were quantified in the field for each species both throughout daily sampling periods and across the growing season. Total and specific leaf area (cm 2 g -1 of leaves) exceeded that of native species and may allow L. cuneata to successfully establish and dominate in tallgrass prairie, aiding in both resource acquisition and competitive exclusion. Gas exchange traits (e.g. net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and water use efficiency) of L. cuneata did not exceed other species, but remained constant throughout the daily sampling periods. The daily consistency of net photosynthesis and other gas exchange traits for L. cuneata reveal characteristics of stress tolerance. The combination of these characteristics and strategies may assist in the invasion of L. cuneata and also provide insight into general mechanisms responsible for successful invasions into tallgrass prairie.

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“…Introduced to the US at the North Carolina Experiment Station in 1896, sericea lespedeza was used extensively for reducing soil erosion on disturbed soils and for strip mine reclamation in the 1920's and 1930's, and as a pasture species beginning in the 1940's [13]. The sericea lespedeza cultivars available at the time, such as Arlington (released in 1939) and Okinawa (available in 1944), had thick stems, which lowered palatability and animal performance [1,14]. A breeding program to improve this species was initiated at Auburn University in Alabama in the 1950's, resulting in the release of high-tannin cultivars with thinner stems and lower fiber content ("Serala" and "Interstate") in the 1960's [15,16], lower tannin concentrations ("AU Lotan") in 1980 [17], and improved grazing tolerance ("AU Grazer TM ") in 1997 [18].…”

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Smart Man’s Sericea Lespedeza and Worm Control: A Review

Terrill¹,

Mosjidis²

2017

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Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata (Dum. Cours.) G. Don.) has historically been called "poor man's alfalfa", because of its ability to grow on marginal soil with the minimal inputs of lime or fertilizer. With recent research detailing the potential health benefits of this forage to animals, it may be time for a new nickname. Although sericea lespedeza has been used for soil conservation and as an inexpensive (low-input) source of pasture or hay crop for nearly 100 years, research over the last 10-15 years has demonstrated the excellent bioactivity of this plant against infection with gastrointestinal nematodes (Haemonchus contortus) and protozoan parasites (Eimeria spp.) in livestock. This bioactivity, which has been attributed to a unique type of condensed tannins (CT), has been confirmed in both fresh (grazed) and dried (hay, meal, pellets) forms of sericea lespedeza in a number of studies with sheep, goats, and cattle. There is on-going research with this forage to determine the effect of ensiling on its bioactive properties and to validate its anti-parasitic effects on-farm. Future research will focus on determining the mode of action of sericea lespedeza tannins against internal parasites and the interplay between the nutritional value and the health benefits of this plant.

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Some Factors that Affect Palatability in Sericea Lespedeza, L. Cuneata

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Ammonium Hydroxide Treatment on Wheat Straw

Ammonium Hydroxide Treatment on Wheat Straw

Morphological and physiological traits in the success of the invasive plant Lespedeza cuneata

Smart Man’s Sericea Lespedeza and Worm Control: A Review

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