Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers] intercropping improves grain yield, fodder biomass, and nutritive value

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers] intercropping improves grain yield, fodder biomass, and nutritive value

Burkina Faso livestock feeding is characterized by a hot dry season fodder deficit, which affects animal performance and causes economic losses. To overcome this challenge, improving quality fodder production through the use of dual-purpose crops is a potential alternative. Hence, this study aimed a...

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Main Authors: Sanfo Abroulaye, Zampaligré Nouhoun, Delma B. Jethro, Kulo E. Abalo, Ouédraogo Abdoulaye, Rios Esteban F., Dubeux José, Boote J. Ken, Adesogan Adegbola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
crop-livestock system
cowpea
burkina faso
food-feed crops
sorghum
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2023.1233570/full

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