Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming

This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of hydroponic maize fodder (HMF) from two varieties of maize grains (popcorn and feed corn). A completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications was used in which popcorn was irrigated with clean tap water (T1) and nutrient solution (T2)...

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Main Authors: Whay, Chuin Lim, Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham, Hiew, Mark Wen Han, Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md. Shuhazlly, Nazli, Muhamad Hazim, Shohaimi, Shamarina
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92540/1/07%20JTAS-2360-2021.pdf
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author Whay, Chuin Lim
Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham
Hiew, Mark Wen Han
Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md. Shuhazlly
Nazli, Muhamad Hazim
Shohaimi, Shamarina
author_facet Whay, Chuin Lim
Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham
Hiew, Mark Wen Han
Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md. Shuhazlly
Nazli, Muhamad Hazim
Shohaimi, Shamarina
author_sort Whay, Chuin Lim
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description This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of hydroponic maize fodder (HMF) from two varieties of maize grains (popcorn and feed corn). A completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications was used in which popcorn was irrigated with clean tap water (T1) and nutrient solution (T2); feed corn irrigated with clean tap water (T3) and nutrient solution (T4). Seven-days green fodders were sampled for chemical analysis. The crude protein (CP) content was the highest at 7.48% in T4 compared to popcorn (P<0.05) and T3 (P>0.05). Treatment 3 showed the highest dry matter content as 94.42% (P>0.05) and organic matter content observed as 98.29% especially compared with T1 (P<0.05). The neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) contents of feed corn were insignificantly different, but T3 was observed as 67.66% and 41.55%, respectively, which were higher than T1 (P<0.05). Although feed corn had better nutritional value than popcorn, popcorn showed a 7% higher germination rate than feed corn (P<0.05). As a result, the total yield of 1.5 kg hydroponic maize fodder per kg feed corn was lower than popcorn (2.5 kg per kg grains). Hence, popcorn was used to grow HMF with the open-air hydroponic system. HMF showed better feed nutritive composition than conventionally planted Napier grass. A lower concentration of indigestible fiber (P<0.05) and a higher concentration of crude protein (12.28%) was observed in HMF compared to CP in Napier grass (7.22%) (P<0.05). In conclusion, the open-air hydroponics system can be an alternative method among smallholders by replacing conventionally planted fodder.
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spelling upm.eprints-925402022-05-27T08:41:17Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92540/ Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming Whay, Chuin Lim Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham Hiew, Mark Wen Han Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md. Shuhazlly Nazli, Muhamad Hazim Shohaimi, Shamarina This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of hydroponic maize fodder (HMF) from two varieties of maize grains (popcorn and feed corn). A completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications was used in which popcorn was irrigated with clean tap water (T1) and nutrient solution (T2); feed corn irrigated with clean tap water (T3) and nutrient solution (T4). Seven-days green fodders were sampled for chemical analysis. The crude protein (CP) content was the highest at 7.48% in T4 compared to popcorn (P<0.05) and T3 (P>0.05). Treatment 3 showed the highest dry matter content as 94.42% (P>0.05) and organic matter content observed as 98.29% especially compared with T1 (P<0.05). The neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) contents of feed corn were insignificantly different, but T3 was observed as 67.66% and 41.55%, respectively, which were higher than T1 (P<0.05). Although feed corn had better nutritional value than popcorn, popcorn showed a 7% higher germination rate than feed corn (P<0.05). As a result, the total yield of 1.5 kg hydroponic maize fodder per kg feed corn was lower than popcorn (2.5 kg per kg grains). Hence, popcorn was used to grow HMF with the open-air hydroponic system. HMF showed better feed nutritive composition than conventionally planted Napier grass. A lower concentration of indigestible fiber (P<0.05) and a higher concentration of crude protein (12.28%) was observed in HMF compared to CP in Napier grass (7.22%) (P<0.05). In conclusion, the open-air hydroponics system can be an alternative method among smallholders by replacing conventionally planted fodder. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2022 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92540/1/07%20JTAS-2360-2021.pdf Whay, Chuin Lim and Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham and Hiew, Mark Wen Han and Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md. Shuhazlly and Nazli, Muhamad Hazim and Shohaimi, Shamarina (2022) Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 45 (1). pp. 115-131. ISSN 1511-3701; ESSN: 2231-8542 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjtas/browse/regular-issue?article=JTAS-2360-2021 10.47836/pjtas.45.1.07
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Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Noor Hisham
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Nazli, Muhamad Hazim
Shohaimi, Shamarina
Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title_full Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title_fullStr Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title_full_unstemmed Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title_short Potential of open-air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
title_sort potential of open air hydroponic system in producing highly nutritional composition maize fodder for goat farming
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/92540/1/07%20JTAS-2360-2021.pdf
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