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Enviornmental Quality And Production Efficiency Of Beef Cattle In Tall Fescue Pasture Systems, H A. Fribourg, J C. Waller 2024 University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Enviornmental Quality And Production Efficiency Of Beef Cattle In Tall Fescue Pasture Systems, H A. Fribourg, J C. Waller

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The establishment, longevity, and utilization of mixed Acremonium coenophialum endophyte-infested (E+) and endophyte-free (E-) tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) pastures were evaluated in three beef production experiments. In Experiment-1, E-, 80% E+ , and a sward of alternate sets of four drill rows of E+ and E- were compared under put-and-take grazing. Stand density of E- was inadequate after 3 yr, but stands and animal performance of the other treatments were similar for 4 yr. Wide strips (6-7 m) of E- fescue were established (Experiment-2) subsequently with no-till methods in E+ fescue sods after destruction of the original vegetation …


The Assimilating And Benefit Of The Chinese Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris Arundinacea L.) On Soil Nutrition, Zhou Bihua, Qi Guang 2024 Zhelimu Animal Husbandry College

The Assimilating And Benefit Of The Chinese Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris Arundinacea L.) On Soil Nutrition, Zhou Bihua, Qi Guang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The Chinese Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) is a fine perennial herbage of Gramineae. The wild ripened seeds were collected and sown on the experimental field of the Zhelimu Animal Husbandry College. The former plant of experimental plot is Chinese Crabapple and the cultivating layer is light loam with pH 8.7. The content of nitric N is 33.58 kg/ha, amino N 42.54 kg/ha, organic P 5.6 kg/ha, k 55.97 kg/ha. Clones were set up according to different compositions, that is N, P, K, WP, NPK, CK. the total amount of fertilizer is 23.8 g. The coefficient of absorbing and …


On Designing The Meadow Agrocenosis Of The Polissya (Region) Of Ukraine, V F. Shchesyuk, A Y. Baluta, O V. Shchesyuk 2024 Volyn Research and Production Association

On Designing The Meadow Agrocenosis Of The Polissya (Region) Of Ukraine, V F. Shchesyuk, A Y. Baluta, O V. Shchesyuk

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Geobotanical studies of the natural meadow associations in the wetland areas of the Polissya rivers of the Ukraine were conducted. The Polissya represents a forested region and the rivers include the Western Buh, Vyzhivka, Turia, Stokhid, and Styr. The dominant species is Digrappis arundinacea with Poa palustris, Bromus inermis, Latirus pretense, Latirus palustris, Vicia sepium, and Urtica dioica as codominants. Research demonstrated that the green feed production of Digrappis arundinacea, in combination with Poa palustris, was significantly greater (9.5 t ha-1) than for Digrappis arundinacea alone while the crude protein content of the forage, at early flowering, …


The Nitrate Accumulation In Sorghum Sudangrass Hybrids Varying With The Level Of Nitrogen Fertilizer, C Yoon 2024 Iri National College of Agriculture and Technology

The Nitrate Accumulation In Sorghum Sudangrass Hybrids Varying With The Level Of Nitrogen Fertilizer, C Yoon

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A field experiment with 80, 160 and 240 kg N/ha application levels was carried out to study the nitrate nitrogen accumulation in the sorghum sudangrass hybrids at Iri National College of Agriculture and Technology farm in 1995. The nitrate nitrogen content of Xtragraze II exceeded the safe level of ruminants at the level of 160kg application, and decreased at the low level in the later stage of growth, but that in Civa 1990 was almost kept constant at the same level. Nitrate nitrogen accumulation of Civa 1990 was higher than that of Xtragraze II. A sum exceeding 160kg N does …


Changes In Soil Fertility And Plant Nutrient Contents In Degraded Tropical Pasture After Renovation, M C. Macedo, V.P. B. Euclides 2024 EMBRAPA-CNPGC

Changes In Soil Fertility And Plant Nutrient Contents In Degraded Tropical Pasture After Renovation, M C. Macedo, V.P. B. Euclides

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A grazing experiment was conducted on an Oxisol testing five degraded tropical grasses renovated with two levels of fertilizer with the objective to study seasonal changes in plant nutrient contents and soil fertility. Total dry matter availability, green and dead matter availabilities, nutrient concentration in leaf tissue and soil fertility were the parameters measured. Availability of forage and leaf nutrients was significantly dependent on seasonal changes with green matter on offer decreasing over years. Soil fertility increased after renovation and declined thereafter. Soil available-P decreased and it was related to sustainability of green matter on offer. Soil organic matter mineralization …


Productivity Of Fodder Beet On Sandy Soil In Egypt, M A. El-Nahrawy, A Z. Abd El-Halim, H S. Oushy 2024 Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

Productivity Of Fodder Beet On Sandy Soil In Egypt, M A. El-Nahrawy, A Z. Abd El-Halim, H S. Oushy

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Farmyard manure effect on the productivity of five fodder beet varieties grown on sandy soil was investigated during three successive seasons. It was revealed from the results that FYM can effectively convert the non-productive sandy soil to a relatively productive soil. FYM application resulted in an increase of 145, 97, 55, 40, 39 and 43% for dry matter. Fresh matter, germination percentage, plant height, root length and root diameter, respectively, averaged over varieties and seasons.


Brachiaria Brizantha Response To Phosphorus Rates In The Nutrient Solution, F A. Monteiro, R A. Martim, W T. Mattos 2024 University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brachiaria Brizantha Response To Phosphorus Rates In The Nutrient Solution, F A. Monteiro, R A. Martim, W T. Mattos

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Seven phosphorus rates in the nutrient solution were studied in a greenhouse experiment for Brachiaria brizantha (Hochst) Stapf. Plants had 54 days of growth and 49 days of regrowth. Significant responses in forage yield, tiller number and root dry weight were found. Plant tops were divided into four parts and phosphorus concentration in each one significantly changed with phosphorus rates. Sampling of the young leaf blades and analyzing for phosphorus is proposed for diagnostic purposes. A critical phosphorus concentration of 1.2 g kg-1 is suggested as the critical level in the young leaf blades.


Nutrient Budget Of Themedia Triandra And Heteropogon Controtus Dominated Grasslands Of Tamil Nadu In South India, K Paliwal, K Manoharan 2024 Madurai Kamaraj University

Nutrient Budget Of Themedia Triandra And Heteropogon Controtus Dominated Grasslands Of Tamil Nadu In South India, K Paliwal, K Manoharan

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Nutrient availability of a grassland mainly depends on the productivity of grasses. Total 3252.20 g/m2/yr dry matter production was recorded in Themeda grassland. Annual uptake and return of nitrogen (31.10 g/m2) phosphorus (3.08 g/m2) and potassium (29.45 g/m2) through litter and belowground biomass was higher in Themeda. Themeda triandra is better fodder grass than Heteropogon contortus in the Eastern ghats grasslands.


Bahiagrass Forage Production And Quality As Effected By Municipal Biosolids, R M. Muchovej, J E. Rechcigl 2024 University of Florida

Bahiagrass Forage Production And Quality As Effected By Municipal Biosolids, R M. Muchovej, J E. Rechcigl

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Production of biosolids has been increasing consistently in the last few years. Land application of wastes is being regarded as an alternative means of disposal and as a source of inexpensive fertilizer material. Pastures are particularly attractive in this regard since the areas occupied are extensive and large amounts of fertilizer are required for adequate production. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of various rates of biosolids on bahiagrass yield and quality. Forage samples were collected from each plot from April to December. Significant increases in dry matter production, crude protein content and in vitro digestibility …


An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Steelworks Slag As A Fertilizer For Use On Grassland, A Younger 2024 The University of Newcastle

An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Steelworks Slag As A Fertilizer For Use On Grassland, A Younger

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objective of this work was to evaluate the steelworks by-product, steelworks slag, for use on established grassland. The effects of three rates of slag application were compared against those of lime and phosphate applications calculated to be equivalent to those applied in slag. Experiments were conducted at seven grassland sites, differing in initial pH, in the north east of England, and the treatments were evaluated in terms of their effects on both soil pH and herbage production over a three year period. Slag was effective at increasing soil pH at all sites, producing responses similar to those of limestone. …


Nutrient Uptake And Growth Stimulation Of Grasses And Legumes By Rhizosphere Microorganisms, G Hoflich 2024 Centre for Agricultural Landscape and Land Use Research

Nutrient Uptake And Growth Stimulation Of Grasses And Legumes By Rhizosphere Microorganisms, G Hoflich

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Selected Rhizobium bacteria and mycorrhiza fungi by single and combinated inoculation stimulate the growth and the nutrient uptake (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) of alfalfa and alfalfa-grass more than that of red clover and red clover grass. The extra yield was higher on loamy sand than on sandy loam. The proportion of legumes should be 60 to 66 % as a requirement to get positive inoculation effects and an effective N2-fixation in legumegrass- mixtures.


Effect Of N And P Fertilizers On Nutritive Value Of Dwarf Elephantgrass (Pennisetum Purpureum) Cv N-75 Mott, J R. Faria, B Gonzalez, J Faria-Marmoll, D E. Morillo 2024 FUSAGRI

Effect Of N And P Fertilizers On Nutritive Value Of Dwarf Elephantgrass (Pennisetum Purpureum) Cv N-75 Mott, J R. Faria, B Gonzalez, J Faria-Marmoll, D E. Morillo

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Crude protein (CP), Ca and P concentrations and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of irrigated dwarf elephantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. N-75 Mott) as affected by the factorial combination of N (0, 150, 300 and 450 kg N/ha/year) and P (0, 50 and 100 kg P205/ha/year) fertilization was evaluated in a tropical dry forest in Zulia State, western region of Venezuela. A randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Soil was a low-fertility sandy-loam Udic Paleustalf (pH 6.1). Nitrogen fertilization did not influence (P>0.05) any of the variables. Mean CP, IVDMD, Ca and P were: 8.13, …


Effect Of The N And P On Yield And Sward And Dwarf Elephant Grass Pennisetum Purpureum Cv. Mott., J R. Faria, B Gonzalez, J Faria 2024 FUSAGRI

Effect Of The N And P On Yield And Sward And Dwarf Elephant Grass Pennisetum Purpureum Cv. Mott., J R. Faria, B Gonzalez, J Faria

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The effect of nitrogen and phosphorus application on yield and sward structure as height and leaf, stem and dead forage composition of dwarf elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) cv. Mott was studied under field conditions and complementary irrigation, during one year at very dry tropical forest with a semiarid climate in Venezuela. The nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) rate were 0, 150, 350, 450, kg ha-1 year and 0, 50 and 100 kg P2O5 ha-1 year respectively. The N rate increased the plant height (81.52 cm), leaf, stem and death production (10, 8.13, and 1.62 t DM ha-1 respectively) …


Effects Of Different Phosphate Fertilizers On Pasture Nutrition And Soil Phosphorus In Canterbury, New Zealand, L M. Condron, K M. Goh 2024 Lincoln University

Effects Of Different Phosphate Fertilizers On Pasture Nutrition And Soil Phosphorus In Canterbury, New Zealand, L M. Condron, K M. Goh

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A field trial was conducted over 6 years to assess the relative performance of three phosphate (P) fertilisers of differing solubility (single superphosphate, ‘longlife’ superphosphate, ‘reactive’ phosphate rock) on a permanent pasture at Methven in Canterbury, New Zealand. Plant P uptake data showed that while the overall relative effectiveness of the fertilisers was closely related to their water-soluble P content (single superphosphate > ‘longlife’ superphosphate > ‘reactive’ phosphate rock), the agronomic efficiency of the sparingly soluble phosphate rock fertiliser improved markedly with time. Soil P analysis demonstrated that significant dissolution of phosphate rock had occurred in the soil, and the findings of …


Field Evaluation Of Soil Acidity Acidity Effects On The Growth Of Annual And Perennial Ryegrasses, N Miles 2024 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture

Field Evaluation Of Soil Acidity Acidity Effects On The Growth Of Annual And Perennial Ryegrasses, N Miles

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Soil acidity limits pasture establishment and productivity in the moister eastern half of South Africa. Sound lime requirement guidelines based on soil test data are required. In the study reported here, lime responses of annual (Lolium multiflorum) and perennial (Lolium perenne) ryegrasses were evaluated in irrigated field trials located on acidic, highly weathered soils. Annual ryegrass (yield response to lime 27 to 32%) was found to be markedly more tolerant of soil acidity than perennial ryegrass (yield response 68%). Acid saturations of up to 20% had little impact on the yield of annual ryegrass, while yield …


An Integrated Soil Testing-Modeling Approach To Improve Fertilizer Recommendations For Grassland, L Brown, D Scholefield, E C. Jewkes, N Preedy 2024 Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research, North Wyke

An Integrated Soil Testing-Modeling Approach To Improve Fertilizer Recommendations For Grassland, L Brown, D Scholefield, E C. Jewkes, N Preedy

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

New management strategies are required in order to reduce the appreciable emissions of N from intensively managed grassland. Previous work has shown that if fertiliser is applied at rates that take account of the mineral N found in soil at the time of each application, N use efficiency can be improved. A novel approach is described which integrates soil testing and modelling to produce N fertiliser recommendations on a monthly basis. An existing annual model of the N cycle in grassland has been modified to produce monthly predictions of mineral N in the soil. The model is being validated by …


Liming Of Acid Soils. I. Influence On Wheat Yield And Availability Of Soil Nutrients, C D. Tsadilas, V Samaras, J Varvarousis, N Maslaris 2024 Institute of Soil Classification and Mapping

Liming Of Acid Soils. I. Influence On Wheat Yield And Availability Of Soil Nutrients, C D. Tsadilas, V Samaras, J Varvarousis, N Maslaris

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

With a two year field experiment the influence of liming of strongly acid soils on wheat yield and on the availability of soil nutrients were studied. The results showed that liming increased soil pH and decreased exchangeable Al and available Fe and Zn. Wheat uptake of Mn was decreased, while P and Cu uptake were increased. Wheat biomass (hay plus seed) production and grain yield were also significantly increased.


Nitrogen Fertilization In Winter Forage Crops In The Southeast Of Buenos Aires Province (Argentina), M A. Marino, A Mazzanti, H E. Echeverria, F Andrade 2024 Unidad Integrada EEA Balcarce

Nitrogen Fertilization In Winter Forage Crops In The Southeast Of Buenos Aires Province (Argentina), M A. Marino, A Mazzanti, H E. Echeverria, F Andrade

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The potential growth in the winter annual forage crops in the Southeast of Buenos Aires Province (Argentina), is limited by the availability of nitrogen during the winter period. The effect of nitrogen fertilization on growth of the two main winter forage crops: oat (Avena sativa) and annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam) was analyzed. Under winter-spring temperatures a higher growth potential was shown by annual ryegrass. The critical N doses were 150 and 100 kg.ha-1 of N for oat and annual ryegrass, respectively. The nitrogen dilution curves and the critical N concentration in the forage were determined. The …


Yield And Quality Of Sugarcane As Affected By Phosphate Applied Cation On Soils Of Various Phosphorus Levels, M A. Matin, K Oya, T Shinjo, T Horiguchi 2024 University of Ryukus

Yield And Quality Of Sugarcane As Affected By Phosphate Applied Cation On Soils Of Various Phosphorus Levels, M A. Matin, K Oya, T Shinjo, T Horiguchi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Effects of phosphate application on the growth, yield and quality of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) were studied on the soils having various phosphorus levels. Superphosphate was applied to bring the available soil P at 5, 15, 25 and 35 mg P2O5 100 g-1 designated as A, B, C and D levels, respectively. Leaf area index (LAI) and dry matter increased on the higher P plots over the lower P plots. The highest cane yield (74 t ha-1) and sugar yield (10.2 t ha- 1) were obtained from the B plot and the lowest cane yield (51 t ha-1) and sugar …


Lucerne Decline: The Role Of Acidification, D J. Koopman, P G. Tow, T G. Reeves 2024 The University of Adelaide

Lucerne Decline: The Role Of Acidification, D J. Koopman, P G. Tow, T G. Reeves

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Paddock surveys and preliminary glasshouse experiments have identified acidification of the surface soil layers as a contributing factor to the problem of declining lucerne yields occurring in the mid north region of South Australia. In a field experiment, lime application at rates of 2 t/ha and 4 t/ha significantly improved the growth of lucerne in a soil with an acidic topsoil and alkaline subsoil. Lime incorporated into the soil had an initial short term advantage of improving lucerne production over lime applied to the soil surface. By the end of the first season there was no benefit of incorporated lime …


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