Forage yield and nutritive value of Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium Trin.) as affected by cutting heights in the central highlands of Ethiopia

Forage yield and nutritive value of Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium Trin.) as affected by cutting heights in the central highlands of Ethiopia

Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium Trin) an important fodder grass. However, information on its production is lacking. This study was carried out to evaluate the forage dry matter yield and nutritive value of Desho grass harvested at different cutting heights (CH), under rain-fed conditions in two...

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Main Authors: Gezahegn Mengistu, Mulisa Faji, Kedir Mohammed, Mezgeb Workiye, Gezahagn Kebede, Gebremariyam Terefe, Mesfin Dejene, Fekede Feyissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Chemical composition
Desho grass
Dry matter yield
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024047881

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