scholarly journals Livestock Production Challenges and Improved Forage Production Efforts in the Damot Gale District of Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shimelis Mengistu ◽  
Ajebu Nurfeta ◽  
Adugna Tolera ◽  
Melkamu Bezabih ◽  
Abera Adie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Production Constraints ◽  
Planting Material ◽  
Strong Extension

This study was conducted to identify major livestock production constraints and improved forage production efforts in the Damot Gale district. Four representative kebeles, two associated with our NGO project and two from nonproject outreach activities, were selected. Forty farmers from each kebele were randomly chosen for the purpose of individual interviews using a semistructured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS (version 20) and Excel. The topmost livestock production constraint was feed shortage where a larger proportion of farmers (75.6%) suffered from the problem with higher ( p  ≤ 0.01) severity in nonproject intervention areas. Of these, 38.6% were challenged for a period of three months while another 61.4% suffered for about four months. Purchasing grass (31.4%) and concentrate (33.5%) and feeding enset (Ensete ventricosum) leaf (21.49%) were the most commonly adopted coping mechanisms to alleviate feed shortages during the dry season, while using purchased grass and enset leaf was the main coping strategy in nonproject intervention ( p  ≤ 0.01) areas. The majority of households (90.75%) participate in improved forage production regardless of farm size. Desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) (71.38%) and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) (42.63%) are the most common improved forages in both study areas. These forages are produced for the purpose of two or more functions (feed, cash, and preventing erosion) that vary ( p  ≤ 0.01) among intervention status. Major niche locations adopted for improved forage production include farm land, soil and water conservation structures, and perimeter fencing. Greatest constraints on improved forage production were seed/material shortage followed by land shortage and lack of awareness. Project intervention ( p  ≤ 0.01), tropical livestock unit (TLU) holding ( p  ≤ 0.01), and forage seed/planting material access ( p  < 0.05) were identified as factors (among others) having significant relationship with improved forage development. Strong extension services and efficient input delivery for farmers are vital to support profitable livestock production and resource utilization.

scholarly journals Estimation of genetic parameters and selection of elephant-grass ( Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) for forage production using mixed models

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanessa F. Stida ◽  
Rogério F. Daher ◽  
Alexandre P. Viana ◽  
Ana Kesia F. Vidal ◽  
Rafael S. Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Models ◽  
Genetic Parameters ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Estimation Of Genetic Parameters ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals Forage production of elephant grass under intermittent stocking

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Silva Chaves ◽  
Carlos Augusto de Miranda Gomide ◽  
Karina Guimarães Ribeiro ◽  
Domingos Sávio Campos Paciullo ◽  
Francisco José da Silva Ledo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Accumulation Rate ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Rest Period ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The objective of this work was to evaluate the dry matter production of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) genotypes, managed under intermittent stocking. A completely randomized design was used, with two genotypes and three replicates. The treatments consisted of factorial combinations (2x2x2) of genotypes ('BRS Kurumi' and the clone CNPGL 00‑1‑3), two light interception levels (LI) at the onset of grazing (90 and 95%), and two post‑grazing canopy heights (30 and 50 cm). A total of 24 Holstein x Zebu crossbred heifers were used. The stocking density varied in order to finish the grazing periods in two days. The interval between the defoliation, based on 95% LI, resulted in a higher leaf mass per grazing cycle. The post‑grazing height of 30 cm did not affect the number of grazing cycles but provided a greater herbage accumulation rate. The cultivar BRS Kurumi has higher pasture growth, lower rest period, and greater number of grazing cycles, which results in increased forage production in the growing season.

scholarly journals Correlations Between Stability Statistics of Forage Production in Elephant Grass

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Rogerio F. Daher ◽  
Bruna R. S. Menezes ◽  
Geraldo A. Gravina ◽  
Benedito F. de Souza Filho ◽  
Ana Kesia Faria Vidal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Stability Statistics ◽  
Janeiro State

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) is an important forage plant in the tropics and the potential of genotypes depends on the genotype &times; environment interaction effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare different stability methods of forage production of 53 elephant grass genotypes, in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The experiment lasted two years, a total of ten cuts with randomized block experimental design with two replications. The analysis of variance was applied to data from dry matter production (DMP), subjected to stability analysis using the following methods: Yates and Cochran, Plaisted and Peterson, ecovalence Wrickie, Kang and Phan, Lin and Bins, and Annicchiarico. The Yates and Cochran method showed more stable genotypes but being less productive. Plaisted and Peterson and ecovalence Wrickie methods presented a Spearman correlation equal to 1, so it is not recommended to implement them concurrently. Lin and Bins showed a strong negative correlation with the average being a method that indicates the genotype also very stable and productive. This method correlates with Annicchiarico, which also indicates productive genotypes by the confidence index. The genotypes most stable among the methods were: Pusa Napier 2, Taiwan A-143 and Merckeron Comum.

scholarly journals Preservation Technique of Dwarf Elephant Grass Cuttings (Pennisetum purpureum CV mott.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-217
Author(s):  
Desy Valentina P ◽  
Nevy Diana Hanafi ◽  
Tri Hesti Wahyuni ◽  
Achmad Sadeli
Keyword(s):  
Average Power ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Planting Material ◽  
A Value ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dwarf Elephant Grass ◽  
Vertical Height ◽  
Preservation Technique

The breeding of dwarf elephant grass generally uses vegetative methods, namely using cuttings. The constraints faced and the distribution of cuttings are the nature of which are easily damaged during storage due to physiological activities and invasion of microorganisms. This study aims to find a number of preservation techniques that can maintain the age and quality of dwarf elephant grass cuttings (Pennisetum purpureum cv mott.). This research was carried out in the Faculty of Agriculture Universitas Sumatera Utara, starts from July to August 2018. The design used is a 5 x 5 factorial complete randomized design (RAL), with 4 replications each consisting of 3 cuttings. The results showed that the general condition of the cuttings planting material was better until storage for 20 days, namely A4; the average shrinkage weight of the cuttings is significantly different in the A4 (refrigerator) treatment that is equal to 1.532 and the longer it is stored the higher the weight loss; the average power grows is significantly different in treatment A1 (wax) which is equal to 1.950 and the longer it is stored the lower the power to grow cuttings. The average vertical height is significantly different from the A1 treatment (wax) with a value of 10,585.

scholarly journals Production and Quality Pennisetum purpureum at Shading Condition and Nitrogen Fertilizer Dosage

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Windu Mangiring ◽  
Nurleni Kurniawati ◽  
Priyadi Priyadi
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Fertilizer ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Nitrate Content ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Random Block ◽  
Random Block Design ◽  
Shade Condition

This experiment aims to determine 1) The effect of  shading and nitrogen fertilizer to production   of Pennisetum purpureum ; and 2) The effect of  shading and nitrogen fertilizer  to quality of Pennisetum purpureum,experiment performed in January until May 2016at fieldSTIPER Dharma Wacana Metro.The experiment was investigated in random block design with three replication. The first factor is consisted of two treatment of shading level, i.e (0%) without shading  and (50%)  paranet shade. The second factor consisted of three treatment of nitrogen fertilizer dosage, i.e 50 kgha-1 nitrogen fertilizer, 100 kgha-1nitrogen fertillizer and 200 kgha-1 nitrogen fertilizer. The results showed that effect paranet shade 50% in fact evidently  decrease the production of Pennisetum purpureum 60 %. Quality of Pennisetum purpuremlike  nitrate content, crude protein content  and crude fiber contenton 50%paranet shade 0,2%-0,11%;7,8%-10,8%; and 29,13%-30,00%. In shade condition, a dose of 50 kgha-1not significant production of elephant grass forage, elephant grass forage production response to increasing doses of N (50-200 kgha-1)is more significant than whitout shade. Key words : Pennisetum purpureum,elephant grass, paranet shade, nitrogen

Energetic characterization and flash pyrolysis of different elephant grass cultivars ( Pennisetum purpureum Schum.)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayara de Oliveira Lessa ◽  
Guilherme Quintela Calixto ◽  
Bruna Maria Emerenciano das Chagas ◽  
Emerson Moreira Aguiar ◽  
Marcus Antônio de Freitas Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Flash Pyrolysis ◽  
Energetic Characterization ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum Schum

scholarly journals Temporal assessment of root and shoot colonization of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) host seedlings by Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus strain LP343

2021 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 126651
Author(s):  
Carlos M. Dos-Santos ◽  
Wiglison B.A. Nascimento ◽  
Bruna P. do Nascimento ◽  
Stefan Schwab ◽  
José I. Baldani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Gluconacetobacter Diazotrophicus ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum Schum ◽  
Temporal Assessment

scholarly journals Microsatellite markers-based characterisation of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) harvested from selected locations in South-West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
O.A. Okukenu ◽  
A.A. Olajide ◽  
P.A. Dele ◽  
M. Wheto ◽  
B.T. Akinyemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Microsatellite Markers ◽  
Dna Extraction ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Ethanol Solution ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
South West ◽  
Ssr Primers ◽  
Genetic Index

This study was carried out to characterise Pennisetum purpureum harvested from some selected locations in S outh-W estern Nigeria using microsatellite markers. Leaf parts of growing young elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) were harvested and immediately preserved in ethanol solution before DNA extraction. Two (2) SSR primers (CTM59 and Xtxp278) were used to assess genetic diversity in Pennisetum purpureum. The result shows that 72% of the molecular variations in the elephant grass exists within the population with 28% among the population; there were no unique characteristics among the Nine (9) populations. Nei genetic index ranged from 0.067 (lowest) observed between Isokan and Odeda populations to 0.158 (highest), between Ifedore and Ikoyi Populations. Morphological characterization showed moderate diversity with two major clusters and one minor cluster. Keyword: Elephant grass; cultivars; locations; markers

scholarly journals Heavy-Metal Phytoremediation from Livestock Wastewater and Exploitation of Exhausted Biomass

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2239
Author(s):  
Monika Hejna ◽  
Elisabetta Onelli ◽  
Alessandra Moscatelli ◽  
Maurizio Bellotto ◽  
Cinzia Cristiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Anaerobic Fermentation ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Livestock Wastewater

Sustainable agriculture is aimed at long-term crop and livestock production with a minimal impact on the environment. However, agricultural practices from animal production can contribute to global pollution due to heavy metals from the feed additives that are used to ensure the nutritional requirements and also promote animal health and optimize production. The bioavailability of essential mineral sources is limited; thus, the metals are widely found in the manure. Via the manure, metallic ions can contaminate livestock wastewater, drastically reducing its potential recycling for irrigation. Phytoremediation, which is an efficient and cost-effective cleanup technique, could be implemented to reduce the wastewater pollution from livestock production, in order to maintain the water conservation. Plants use various strategies for the absorption and translocation of heavy metals, and they have been widely used to remediate livestock wastewater. In addition, the pollutants concentrated in the plants can be exhausted and used as heat to enhance plant growth and further concentrate the metals, making recycling a possible option. The biomass of the plants can also be used for biogas production in anaerobic fermentation. Combining phytoremediation and biorefinery processes would add value to both approaches and facilitate metal recovery. This review focuses on the concept of agro-ecology, specifically the excessive use of heavy metals in animal production, the various techniques and adaptations of the heavy-metal phytoremediation from livestock wastewater, and further applications of exhausted phytoremediated biomass.

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