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Assessing genotypes of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) as an alternative to maize silage for sheep nutrition.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Singh Sultan, Koli Pushpendra, Singh Tejveer, Das Madan Mohan, Maity Subhendu Bikash, Singh Krishna Kunwar, Katiyar Rohit, Misra Asim Kumar, Mahanta Sanat Kumar, Srivastava Manoj Kumar, Anele Uchenna Young, Oderinwale Olatunde Akeem, Ren YongLin
Abstract excerpt
Nutritive value of five Cenchrus ciliaris (buffel grass) genotypes (IG96-50, IG96-96, IG96-358, IG96-401 and IG96-403) weredetermined. Their sugar contents (>70 mg/g of dry matter) and ensiling potential were evaluated using in vitro batch culture and in vivo studies. Research indicated significant differences (P < 0.05) in the dry matter, organic matter, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent...
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