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Sur Les Teneurs En Molybedne Des Plantes Fourrageres Des Sols Liasiques Du Bassigny - Consequences Zootechniques, L Duval

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

En 1943, Ferguson et ses collaborateurs mirent en evidence que la teneur elevee en molybdene des plantes fourrageres est la cause d'une maladie des ruminants appelee scouring ou teartness et observee par Clarke (1855) sur les sols liasiques du Somerset (Grande-Bretagne); ils montrerent aussi que cette • intoxication molybdique ou molybdenose est prevenue et guerie par !'ingestion de cuivre (Ferguson et al., 1943). En France, c'est aussi sur des sols liasiques que des cas aigus de molybdenose ont ete identifies par Fretet (1959), a Is-en­Bassigny (Haute-Marne). Des determinations, effectuees par Flon (1968), confirmerent !'existence de teneurs elevees en molybdene clans …

Effects Of Changes In Fertilizer Use On The Composition And Productivity Of Permanent Grassland In Relation To Agricultural Production And Floristic Diversity, R J. Wilkins, A Hopkins, F W. Kirkham, C Sargent, O Mountford, C Dibb, J Gilbey

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

More than 50 % of enclosed grassland in Britain comprises swards older than 20 years. There is much variation both in fer­tiliser inputs and in stocking rates, with the trend for increased intensity in use over the last 40 years now being succeeded by increased concern for nature conservation and the protection of the environment. In some areas financial incentives are given for the adoption of management practices intended to increase sward botanical diversity, but there is little information on the rates of change in botanical diversity and production as the management of an old sward is changed with either …

Phosphorus Requirement For Establishment Of Tropical Forage Grasses And Legumes, J A. Gomide

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Soil phosphorus level is a limiting factor for successfull for­age establishment which, in turn, determines pasture pro­ductivity. Recommendations of P fertilization should not only be based on the available PO4 but should consider the soil P04 buffer capacity and the P critical value for the crop to be grown (Novais and Kamprath, 1979). This study aimed at the determ­inations of P critical doses and levels for the establishment of four species of Brachiaria and four tropical legumes, in five soils.

F.A.O Design K*B*P Trials In The Mid-Altitude Zone Of Yunnan Province, Southern China, J Bruce-Smith, Yang Guo-Rong, Huang Bi-Zhi, Li Ji-Xin

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The Project is investigating the development of « improved pastures » as a practical way to increase ruminant livestock production. Some preliminary results of fertilizer requirements, indicated that K and B may be required as well as P (Wang el al., 1985) for the establishment of such pastures in this mid-alti­tude (2,000 m) transitional sub-tropic-temperate zone of Yunnan. The objective of this paper is to present some experiences from applying the Hauser (1971) truncated fac­torial design trials (widely used by FAO to obtain N, P, K, fert­ilizer recommendations for cereal crops) to a pasture establish­ment situation where P. K and …

The Effects Of Reducing Or Stopping Fertilizer On New Zealand Dairy Pastures, M B. O'Connor, C Feyter, A.H C. Roberts

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

New Zealand agriculture with its reliance on legume-based pastures to supply nitrogen has a requirement for fertilizer inputs of phosphorus, sulphur, potassium and to a lesser extent, magnesium and various trace elements. The soils in the two main dairying regions of New Zealand (Waikato, Taranaki) are formed from volcanic ash parent material and are highly P retentive. Traditionally dairy pastures on such soils have been developed using heavy applications of P.K.S. fertil­izers (750-1000 kg.ha-1 .year-1). Such rates have often continued for 10-20 years or more and scientists have repeat­edly questioned the need for continued high inputs of fertilizer (Hutton, 1977; …

Effect Of Nitrogen Fertilization In Combination With Potassium And Phosphorus And Cutting Frequency On The Yield Of Brachiaria Ruzizensis In Adamawa, Cameroon, E T. Pamo, D Pieper

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Fertilizers have been shown to increase forage yields under some conditions (Owensby and Smith, 1975), but has very little effect under other conditions (Stoddart et al., 1975). Thus in recent years a great deal of attention has been focussed on the ways and possibilities of increasing forage production by fertil­ization. Various experiments have been conducted on the response of Brarhiaria ruziziensis Germain and Evrad, one of the best perennial forage grasses of the region, to fertilization at Wakwa Animal Research Station. Yonkeu et al., (1986) indicated that application of phosphorus did not lead to improved yield of the forage on …

Fixation De L’Azote Chez Le Trèfle Blanc (Trifolium Repens L.) Interactions Entre Le Deficit Hydrique Et La Fertilization Potassique, A Guckert, L Shamsun Noor, C Robin, D Schontz

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Le role du potassium au niveau de l'etat hydrique des vege­taux et notamment des processus d'osmoregulation est bien connu (Mengel, 1984). Dans ce contexte nous avons cherche a determiner l'effet d'un apport d'engrais potassique sur le com­portement du trefle blanc en situation de deficit hydrique. Nos observations ont porte sur ]'evolution du potentiel de base, de l'activite photosynthetique et de la fixation d'azote.

White Clover (Trifolium Repens L.) For Low Input Pastoral Farming Systems, A D. Mackay, J R. Caradus

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In temperate regions, white clover (Trifoliurn repens L.) is the predominant legume in pastures, because while fixing N it is able to withstand the stresses of grazing (Brougham et al., 1978). White clover is however a poor competitor for soil phos­phate (P). This is of particular significance when many soils in New Zealand and throughout the world are P deficient. Regu­lar inputs of P fertilizer are required to maintain the vigour and productivity of this forage legume. The increasing costs of manufacture and application of P fertilizer and at the same time the general decline in demand for agricultural …

The Effect Of Adjusting Soil Availbale N/P Ratio Through Fertilizing On The Growth Of Alfalfa, Zhongping Li, Shuzhen Wan, Jianqiang Zhao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Our past experiments indicated that on calcareous soils, growing alfalfa for 5-7 years without phosphorus application led too large a soil available N/P ratio to keep the normal yield and quality of alfalfa production (Lin et al., 1964; Li, 1972). If phosphorus can be added sufficiently when alfalfa is grown, not only the Rhizobium nitrogen fixation can be promoted to keep a proper N/P ratio for alfalfa growth, but also a beneficial condition can be created for the following crops. (Li et al., 1988 ; Li, 1983).

Alimentation Minerale, Niveau Hydrique Et Utilization De L’Eau Par La Luzerne, Micheline Anneessens

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

L'eau est souvent un facteur limitant !es rendements puisque des problemes se posent au niveau de sa repartition dans l'es­pace et dans le temps. Aucune etude n'a encore montre comment dose et composi­tion d'engrais interagissent avec l'humidite du substrat sur ]'utilisation de l'eau par une plante fourragere forte consomma­trice de cette ressource.C'est dans ce but que le present essai a ete realise sur la luzerne.

Valorization Des Elements Mineraux Autres Que L’Azote Contenus Dans Les Effluents D’Elevage, J C. Taureau, D Ziegler

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Les doses de lisier appliquees sur une culture sont generale­ment calees sur la valeur azotee du produit. L'apport comprend en plus des quantites importantes de P20s, MgO, CaO et oligo­elements dont le role fertilisant merite d'etre precise dans !es conditions de plein champ. L'efficacite fertilisante du phos­phore et du potassium a ete etudiee en pot (Amberger, 1982-83). Notre but est de montrer a partir de trois dispositifs de lon­gue duree, dont un seul sera detaille ici, !es consequences d'epandages plus ou moins massifs de lisier sur la composition des fourrages et !'evolution chimique des sols.

Improving The Efficiency Of Phosphorus Fertilizer Use In Northern Australia, M Gilbert

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Phosphorus (P) deficiency is common in the extensive graz­ing country of northern Australia. Fertilizer recommendations for establishment and long term stability of improved pastures are imprecise because there is little understanding of the residual effects of P fertilizer in soil. Soil tests to monitor the fate of P fertilizer on cattle properties are of little value owing to variability, insufficient precision and the difficulty in sam­pling large pasture areas. Mathematical approaches to the problem are warranted in order to simplify fertilizer recommendation. Models to predict fertilizer P requirement have been developed for pastures (Bowden and Bennett, 1974; Probert and Williams, …

Improving The System Of Irrigated Cultivated Pasture Fertilization In Ussr, N G. Andreev

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The state cattle-breeding farm « Zarya Kommunisma » of the Moscow region is an example of efficient utilization of culti­vated irrigated pastures. Here under the guidance of the scientists of the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy 961 hectares of irrigated pastures have been established (Andreev, 1988 ; Markin, 1987). 3500 dairy cows with the average 6001 kg milk yield per cow per year are being pastured.

The Influence Of Cow Manure On Forage Yields Of King Grass In A Ferrasol In Cuba, G Crespo, M Oduardo

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Experiments conducted in sandy and brown soils in Cuba demonstrated the beneficial effect of manure for accelerating the establishment of forage plants, and the possibility of dimi­nishing up to 50 % the dosage of N fertilizer requirements to obtain maximum forage yield (Crespo and Diez 1978; Crespo and Arteaga 1984). The aims of the present experiments were: a) to determine the best time of application of cow manure and b) to learn the influence of manure and nitrogenous fertilizer on forage yield of king grass in a ferrasol soil.

Changes In Grassland Sward Caused By Different Levels Of Phosphorus And Potassium Fertilization, After 5 Years Of Application, K Krynski

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

There are many speculations concerning fertilizer manage­ment. Effects of the potassium fertilization are not univocal defined. The phosphorus effect is observed after a few years. Mistakes in proportions of the fertilizers applicated on grasslands appear often. Their effects are difficult to observe at once. Destructions of the long term unbalanced fertilization can be difficult to repair. The experiment is aimed at finding the effect of different levels of fertilization on grassland. The paper presents part of data characterizing the 5th experimental year.

Optimization Of Grassland Ecosystem Production By Anthropogenic Treatment, R Holubek, J Jancovic

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Abundant amount of the new knowledge was gained by an intensive research of grassland ecosystem in Czechoslovakia and other European countries during last 25 years. It was con­firmed that under favourable humid conditions and sufficient macronutrients and micronutrients together with adequate N­fertilizing should be nearly reached ecologically conditioned level of potential productivity and dry matter or N-compounds yields should be increased by 100-200 or 200-300 per cent respectively (Velich, 1986). Introduction of scientific methods of controlled agricultural production together with higher landscape protection requirements, stability of ecosystems, quality and health­proved foods requirements have changed the traditional views to the nutrition …

Effets De La Modulation De La Fertilization Azotee Sur La Productive Du Brachiaria Decumbens, Francoise Artus-Poliakoff, F Champenhet

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Pour le choix d'especes ameliorees, selectionnees pour !'in­tensification fourragere a la Martinique, Brachiaria decumbens presente une faible sensibilite aux phenomenes saisonniers (Artus, 1986), mais sa productivite n'en demeure pas moins variable malgre !'irrigation complementaire en saison seche (Artus-Poliakoff et al., 1988). La fertilisation azotee, indispen­sable a !'expression des potentialites de rendement d'une telle graminee, accentue ces variations saisonnieres par stimulation de la croissance en periode favorable a la vegetation (Caro­Costas et al., 1960; Salette, 1971). L'ajustement du chargement a la quantite d'herbe disponible ou le report fourrager sous forme de foin ou d'ensilage sont des techniques difficiles a mai­triser et …

Effect Of Fertilizer Application On The Productivity Of Native Hay At Syanboche Yak Farm, Nepal, D Pariyar, C Samuel

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The Syangboche Yak Farm is situated at an altitude of 3700 m a.s.l. on the bank of Mount Everest. The annual maximum mean temperature is 7.6°C and minimum tempera­ture 0.5°C. Rainfall is around 1103 mm concentrated between June and September. The soil type is characteristic of the alpine soils in the Himalayan area, lithosols and regosols. The pastures observed in the experiment are located in the highest level of the forest comprising mainly Abies spectabilis, Betula utilis, Juniperus recurva and Rhododendron anthopogon species. The forage resources of that zone are under permanent pressure due to the grazing of yak during …

Productivity Of Trifolium Pratense L., T Repens L., And Lotus Corniculatus L. In Acid Soil Of Highland Region Of Yugoslavia, M Jevtic

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Perennial legumes are an important source of fodder in high­land regions of Yugoslavia. Three legume spp. were chosen for this trial: Trifolium pratense, T. repens and Lotus corniculatus (components of highland spontaneous ecosystems). Posibilities of growing them as pure stands were investigated when treated with mineral N, or seed inoculation. The effec­tiveness of inoculation depends on soil caracteristics: the best results were obtained on acid soils (Misistin and Siljnikova, 1968). The spontaneous types of Rhizobium trifolii and R. lotus exist in most types of highland soils in Yugoslavia (Vojinovic et al., 1978). The effect of inoculation is the most …

Experiment Of Trace Elements Fertilizer Spraying On Sown Pasture, Tu Minyi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The application of compound phosphate in the way of rot­ationary fertilizing in sections in successive years kept the vig­orous growth of pasture composed of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and white clover (Trifolium repens) in the first several years after the pasture was grazed in 1981. But the pas­ture could not keep the growing vigour even with the same level of fertilization in the last two years. Considering the unba­lanced nutrition being one of the major reasons, a preliminary experiment of trace elements spraying has been undertaken in Nanshan Sown Pasture-land aiming at identifying if trace fert­ilizers …

The Effect Of Soil Acidity And Nitrogen Fertilization On Yield Of White Clover And Perennial Ryegrass In Pure Stands And In Mixture, P Stypinski, G Kocialkowska

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In spite of all advantages white clover is considered to be of a low persistency and is often eliminated from sward by various environmental factors (Frame, 1984). So the common use of white clover demands determining and examining all factors that influence its persistance. One of such factors is the low level of soil pH. Like all legumes white clover is susceptible to the high soil acidity. The tolerance of white clover to the soil acidity has not been determined precisely. This tolerance is from 4,2 according to Ziemiecka (1969) to 4,5 (Wood and Cooper, 1984). Frame (1984) recommends a …

Reponse Du Paturage Naturel A La Fertilization Azotee Sur Sol Basaltique En Adamaqua Camerounais, E Pamo, S Yonkeu

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Les paturages demeurent et demeureront encore pendant longtemps la principale source d'alimentation des ruminants en Afrique. Cependant, au Cameroun en general et dans le plateau de l'Adamaoua, berceau de l'elevage en particulier, la baisse de leur production inquiete de plus en plus les pastoralistes. Aussi s'avere-t-il necessaire de trouver Jes moyens permettant de ren­verser cette tendance et d'ameliorer cette situation. S'il est certain que des etudes (Yonkeu et al. 1985; Yonkeu et al., 1986; Pamo et al., 1989) ont ete menees sur la reponse des fourrages cultives a la fertilisation dans l'Adamaoua, tres peu de travaux a ce jour ont …

Some Nitrogen Forms And Micronutrients In Silage Maize Leaves As Affected By Nk Fertilization And Liming, C.L F. Carranca, M A. Castelo Branco

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The nutritive value of a forage depends on the quality which, in time, is dependent on protein, sugar, cellulose, fat and min­eral elements content. The existence of deficiencies may limit the maximum yield and also the quality. Several experiments have been carried out in order to study the effect of liming and NK fertilization on the nutrients uptake by silage maize and yields.

The Diagnosis Of Grassland Mineral Nutrient Status Through Herbage Analysis, J Salette, Lydie Huche

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

It appears more and more clearly that soil analysis is not sufficient to give a good approximation of the mineral status of grassland soils. In perennial crops leaf analysis and empirical critical levels are widely utilized. This grassland approach emphasizes the good results which can be obtained for nitro­gen, potassium, phosphorus not from leaf but from the whole herbage plant analysis. This paper deals with pure grass stands.

Modelling Nutrient Uptake By A Grass Sward: Long Term Studies Over Several Years, J Salette, Lydie Huche

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Many experiments were conducted to assess the short term effects of fertilization management on nitrogen and mineral uptake of cut or grazed swards. One important work was performed to model the grass nutrition status during a regrowth (Salette, 1982; Salette et al., 1983; Salette et al., 1989), but for both a theoretical and practical point of view it is of great interest to evaluate the evolution of N and mineral uptake throughout all the years of a pasture life. This paper gives an analysis of nitrogen and mineral uptake dynamics during sev­eral years and proposes a model for sward N …

Modelling Nitrogen And Mineral Nutrient Uptake By A Grass Sward: Short Term Studies During The Sward Growth, J Salette, Lydie Huche, G Lemaire

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In a previous work, the evolution of nitrogen and mineral content during the grass regrowth between two successive defoliations have been studied and modelled (Salette and Lemaire, 1981; Salette, 1982; Salette et al., 1982). This paper gives a generalization of the growth dilution and uptake model for nutrient minerals.

Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats Application On The Identification Of Genetic Variation Of A New Indonesian Melon Cultivar “Melona”, Tantri Ajeng Salma Salsabila, Adib Fakhruddin Yusuf, Wiko Arif Wibowo, Prima Sekti Kusnanda, Budi Setiadi Daryono

Makara Journal of Science

The field of identification of molecular markers has seen significant advancements, with the Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) emerging as a prominent tool for characterizing genetic variation within species. This study focuses on the new Indonesian melon cultivar “Melona,” developed through selective breeding of commercial melons. This study aimed to assess the utility of ISSR markers in evaluating the genetic variation and stability of the “Melona” cultivar. Comparisons were made with established cultivars—‘Inthanon,” “Rich Sweetness,” “Chamoe,” and “Hikapel”—using five ISSR primers: UBC 807, UBC 808, UBC 810, UBC 812, and UBC 826. A total of 70 DNA fragments with a high …

The Reaction Of Eragrostis Curvula To N And K Fertilization, N.F G. Rethman, C C. De Witt

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Fertilization programmes for grass pastures in Southern Africa have placed emphasis on N and Pin the past. With the depletion of soil K, however, K fertilization is becoming increasingly important. Reliable response data for N and K fertilization is needed optimize fertilization level.

Efficacute De La Fertilization Minerale Des Prairies En Sol Alluvial, L Solimowski, R Lyszczarz, R Dembek

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Le sol alluvial de la vallee basse de la Vistule offre des lieux naturels favorables a la culture des herbages (Cieslinski et Raszeja, 1983). On pratique assez souvent la seule fertilisation azotee, consideree comme la plus rentable. L'objectif de notre essai etait d'etudier !'influence des differents elements fertili­sants apportes pendant plusieurs annees sur la culture, !'evolu­tion de la composition botanique de la prairie, de la teneur en elements nutritifs de l'herbe et de la fertilite du sol.

Effects Of Fertilization And Liming On The Improvement Of Native Pastures, Maria E.V Lourenco, R.J. M. De Carvalho, Maria De L.A.P Da Silva

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Native pastures in Portugal have relatively low productivity. The yield and botanical composition of such grasslands, where some legumes species are present, can be improved by fertilization with phosphorus application and/or also liming (Carter, 1983). The presence of legumes in pasture can also be improved by molybdenum application (Lattan et al., 1984). Significant increases of phosphorus concentration in plants (Garden et al., 1978) and on soil available phosphorus (Gregan et al., 1980) due to phosphorus application have also been reported.

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the potential of such treatments on the improvement of native pastures.