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Ziblim, Imoro Abukari, Khan Aikins Timothy, and Akaffo Phillip. "Effects of Season on the Mineral (Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium) Levels of Pennisetum Pedicellatum in Northern Ghana." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2, no. 7 (2012): 329–33. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3373584.
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The aim of this study was to analyse the mineral (Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium) levels of Pennisetum pedicellatum in the wet and dry seasons. Purposive sampling was used to locate three different places where the grass was found. Pennisetum pedicellatum samples were harvested in both the wet and the dry seasons and analysed for their mineral levels. Magnesium and Calcium levels showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between the wet and dry seasons whiles Phosphorus and Potassium showed significant difference (p<0.05) between the wet and dry seasons. It was observed that the levels of Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium were higher in the wet season as compared to the dry season, except for Calcium which was high in the dry season. Since the levels of Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium were higher in the wet season and lower in the dry season, it is recommended that Pennisetum pedicellatum should be harvested in the wet season for feeding animals and hay preparation.
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Zadoo, S. N. "Cytological analysis of Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. accessions." CYTOLOGIA 51, no. 3 (1986): 473–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1508/cytologia.51.473.
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Moustapha Issoumane Sitou, Ousseini Mahaman Malam Mouctari, Iro Dan Guimbo, Ousseina Saidou, and Mahamadou Chaibou. "Preference of the main spontaneous forage herbaceous natural pastures in central west Niger." GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 14, no. 1 (2023): 141–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscarr.2023.14.1.0025.
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This study on the feeding behavior of sheep carried out at the animal park of the Faculty of Agronomy of the Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey made it possible to evaluate the preference of six spontaneous forage herbaceous plants in sheep. These are two legumes Alysicarpus ovalifolius and Zornia glochidiata and four grasses including Cenchrus biflorus, Panicum laetum, Pennisetum pedicellatum and Schizachyrium exile. These herbaceous plants were harvested at the stage of maturity in the natural pastures of Boboye (an agricultural area in western Niger). The animal material consists of 10 Fulani Bali-Bali rams aged 12 to 15 months. The study was conducted using the so-called “cafeteria” method. The mean voluntary ingestion was 566.67±147.49 g-1.d-1.animal-1 and varied depending on the herb and the periods. The highest preference index was that of Alysicarpus ovalifolius and the lowest that of Pennisetum pedicellatum. At the end of this study, three spontaneous forage herbaceous plants Alysicarpus ovalifolius, Zornia glochidiata and Schizachyrium exile were classified as the most palatable species and should be retained as coarse feed in sheep fattening rations and in seeding and stock restoration programs degraded natural pastures.
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Suleiman, M., A. Y. Khadija, Y. Nasiru, M. A. Safiya, M. Alhassan, and H. J. Bello. "Mineral and anti-nutrient composition of Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. grass." Research Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 5, no. 4 (2020): 78–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.31248/rjfsn2019.087.
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The grass Pennisetum pedicellatum is an ornamental-like grass that is widely used in northern Nigeria as a source of animal feed especially by local animal farmers. The objective of this study was to determine the nutritional content of the grass and, hence, quantify their contribution to the animal feed so as to curb the unavailability of animal feed during the dry season. Both macronutrients and micronutrients were determined using flame photometry and atomic absorption spectrometric methods of analysis. The research investigates the mineral and anti-nutrients contents of Pennisetum pedicellatum grass. The anti-nutrients were determined using standard methods of food analyses. The mineral content of the sample showed a composition (mg/100gDW) of 11167 ± 3.82 sodium, 10850 ± 229.13 potassium, 108.3 ± 0.03 calcium, 28.3 ± 0.03 magnesium, 315.7 ± 0.03 phosphorus, 0.58 iron, 5.81 chromium and 4.07 nickel. However, copper, zinc and manganese were not detected in the sample. The anti-nutrient composition (mg/100 g DW) for oxalate, phytate, saponins, cyanide and tannins were 1.00 ± 0.0008, 3474 ± 0.0223, 56.00 ± 0.0035, 11.00 ± 0.0014 and 10.00 ± 0.0025, respectively. The anti-nutritional analysis reveals that the grass contains high amount of phytate and saponins and low oxalate content. The results revealed that the oxalic acid content of the grass is below the critical level while the phytate of the grass is above the critical level.
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Vishnuvardhan, Z., and N. Lakshmi. "Cytomorphological studies in two new biotypes of Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin." CYTOLOGIA 54, no. 1 (1989): 73–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1508/cytologia.54.73.
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Ettbeb, Afaff Emhemed, Zulfahmi Ali Rahman, Wan Mohd Razi Idris, et al. "Growth performance of Mission and Kyasuwa grasses (Pennisetum sp.) under different NPK ratios as potential slope cover." January 2020, no. 14(01) 2020 (January 20, 2020): 161–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.21475/ajcs.20.14.01.p2057.
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The Mission (Pennisetum polystachio) and Kyasuwa (Pennisetum pedicellatum) grasses are common perennial plants found in tropical regions that tolerates low nutrient soils, easily spread by wind and colonization of new areas. It is a great challenge for researchers to select plant species in terms of their performance for vegetation cover to minimize the sloppy soil erosion. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the growth performance of selected Pennisetum sp. namely P. pedicellatum (PPd) and P. polystachio (PPl) under different NPK ratio. The studied species were treated with three different treatments, F1, F2 and NF under greenhouse conditions. Hydroseeding technique was adopted for germination of the selected species in the polybags and periodically monitored for a duration of six months. Parameters measured for the growth performance of the studied species were based on plant height, total biomass and chlorophyll content. After application of the treatment F1 and F2, the soil pH changed to slightly acidic (pH 5.45) while organic content of soil was slightly increased from 3.2% to 3.9%. A similar result was also found in N and P nutrient availability of the soil. Meanwhile, available K decreased from 29.76 mg/kg to 28.41mg/kg (F1) and 23.83 mg/kg (F2) for PPl species. This trend was also observed by the PPd species. The PPd species with F1 and F2 treatments showed higher value of plant height if compared to that of PPl species. In terms of total biomass and chlorophyll content, PPl species treated with both treatments showed higher value than PPd species. Species treated with F1 showed higher value in all growth performance variables (height, dry biomass and chlorophyll content), if compared to that of F2 and NF treatments. These findings discovered Pennisetum polystatchion (PPl species) as a potential biological material that can be used as a slope vegetation cover.
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Moustapha, Issoumane Sitou, Mahaman Malam Mouctari Ousseini, Dan Guimbo Iro, Saidou Ousseina, and Chaibou Mahamadou. "Preference of the main spontaneous forage herbaceous natural pastures in central west Niger." GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 14, no. 1 (2023): 141–50. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7678500.
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This study on the feeding behavior of sheep carried out at the animal park of the Faculty of Agronomy of the Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey made it possible to evaluate the preference of six spontaneous forage herbaceous plants in sheep. These are two legumes <em>Alysicarpus ovalifolius</em> and <em>Zornia glochidiata</em> and four grasses including <em>Cenchrus biflorus, Panicum laetum, Pennisetum pedicellatum</em> and <em>Schizachyrium</em> exile. These herbaceous plants were harvested at the stage of maturity in the natural pastures of Boboye (an agricultural area in western Niger). The animal material consists of 10 Fulani Bali-Bali rams aged 12 to 15 months. The study was conducted using the so-called “<em>cafeteria</em>” method. The mean voluntary ingestion was 566.67±147.49 g<sup>-1</sup>.d<sup>-1</sup>.animal<sup>-1</sup> and varied depending on the herb and the periods. The highest preference index was that of <em>Alysicarpus ovalifolius</em> and the lowest that of <em>Pennisetum pedicellatum</em>. At the end of this study, three spontaneous forage herbaceous plants <em>Alysicarpus ovalifolius, Zornia glochidiata </em>and<em> Schizachyrium</em> exile were classified as the most palatable species and should be retained as coarse feed in sheep fattening rations and in seeding and stock restoration programs degraded natural pastures.
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Tchida, Pascal Blaise, Albert Ngakou, Raimund Kesel, and Hartmut Koehler. "Changes in the Physico-Chemical Properties of Degraded Soils in Response to the ReviTec Approach Applied at Gawel (Far-North Cameroon)." Sustainability 14, no. 1 (2021): 324. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14010324.
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A heavily degraded hardé area in the community of Gawel (Extreme Nord) was rehabilitated with a ReviTec approach. To evaluate the efficiency of introduced plants for rehabilitation, the site was monitored with the BioSoilPlot experiment over two years during the dry and rainy seasons (January 2018/2019, June 2018/2019, respectively). ReviTec was applied to accelerate ecological succession and improve the establishment of vegetation on these degradation-prone sites (Gawel 1 and Gawel 2). Growth volume, height and percentage cover of the herbaceous plants and soil physical and chemical parameters were assessed. Growth volume increased in both sites between 2018 and 2019 with Pennisetum pedicellatum exhibiting the highest values (Gawel 1: 3.41 dm3/m2 and 3.50 dm3/m2; Gawel 2: 3.47 dm3/m2 and 3.62 dm3/m2). Bunds were suitable for herbaceous growth, Sesbania sesban having the highest growth height (Gawel 1: 1.91 cm and 1.95 cm; Gawel 2: 1.95 cm and 1.97 cm) and Pennisetum pedicellatum the best percentage cover (Gawel 1: 53% and 58.33%; Gawel 2: 40.67% and 56.67%). Soil changed from sandy and strongly acid to clay-loam and slightly acid at Gawel 1, and from sandy and strongly acid to clay-loam and alkaline at Gawel 2. Soil water content and soil nutrient had increased within the ReviTec site compared to the outside with the application of compost-biochar-mycorrhiza treatment as the most promising over the two years of monitoring. Such results suggest that ReviTec approach can be used in sustainable restoration of soil hardé.
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Gimba, S. N., Anshu Nanda, and M. A. Karage. "Medicinal Chemistry Comparative Phytochemical Screening on Three Growth Stages of Pennisetum Pedicellatum Trin." International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 9, no. 3 (2019): p8718. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/ijsrp.9.03.2019.p8718.
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Asmare, Bimrew, Solomon Demeke, Taye Tolemariam, Firew Tegegne, Jane Wamatu, and Barbara Rischkowsky. "Determinants of the utilization of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) by farmers in Ethiopia." Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales 4, no. 2 (2016): 112. http://dx.doi.org/10.17138/tgft(4)112-121.
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Baba, M., T. Uba, and A. R. Halim. "Nutritive Value of Kyasuwa Hay (Pennisetum pedicellatum) Ensiled with Poultry Litter at Varying Proportions." Research Journal of Animal Sciences 4, no. 5 (2010): 117–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjnasci.2010.117.120.
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Adem, Kedir. "Feed Resources for Livestock and Improved Forage Production Status in Enor Woreda, Gurage Zone of Ethiopia." American Journal of Life Sciences 12, no. 6 (2024): 104–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajls.20241206.11.
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This study was conducted with the objective of assessing feed resources for livestock and improved forage production status in Enor woreda. Three kebeles were selected purposively based on livestock potential, 90 forage producer farmers, 30 from each kebele were selected using systematic random sampling from forage participant lists. SPSS (version 20) were used for analyzing the data. Mean land holdings of the area were 2.98 (SD=0.2), 2.86 (SD=0.19) and 2.93 (SD=0.21) in enset, cereal and mixed based farming system, respectively. Cereal dominate system has higher TLU than other two farming system. Feed shortage was the primary challenge in enset-based (Index=0.26), cereal-based (Index=0.32) and mixed (Index=0.32) farming system followed by water shortage problem in both enset and cerealbased system. Natural pasture (28%), crop residues (straw) (23%), hay (17%), improved forages (13%) enset (12%) and by-products from industries (7%) were observed to be the major feed resources in the area. In all the three agro-ecologies, Desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) and Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) were the dominant forage species, whereas Sesbania (Sesbaina sesban) was the dominant in cereal-based system adopted in the area.
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Mohapatra, Subash. "Dinanath grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum L.) in association with six popular tree species of western Orissa." Indian Journal of Forestry 26, no. 2 (2003): 147–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-wq75i6.
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An experiment on silvipastoral system was conducted for three consecutive years (1996 to 1998) in slightly slopy, red lateritic culturable wasteland. Six popular tree species (viz. Eucalyptus tereticornis, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia nilotica, Dalbergia sissoo, Samanea saman, and Albizia lebbeck) differed significantly on growth of plant height (PH), and Girth at shoulder height (GSH). Eucalyptus tereticornis showed maximum growth of PH and GSH followed by Acacia auriculiformis. Fodder yield of Dinanath grass in two cuts was highest under the tree canopy of Dalbergia sissoo followed by Samanea saman and lowest in the interspaces of Eucalyptus tereticornis.
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V. Vijayalakshmi, S. Sathish, and K. Sivasubramaniam. "Standardization of Seed Viability Testing Protocols in Dinanath Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) and Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum)." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 29, Suppl (2023): 364–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i04s.055.
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Achard, François. "Utilisation de <em>Pennisetum pedicellatum</em> Trin. pour la production de foin à la station expérimentale de Gampela, Burkina Faso." Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux 44, no. 2 (1991): 239–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.19182/remvt.9205.
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Dans la région de Ouagadougou, au Burkina Faso, l'intensification de la production animale passe par la culture fourragère et la préparation de réserves sous forme de foin. Les semences des espèces proposées par les services techniques pour implanter des cultures fourragères sont difficiles à se procurer. On a donc choisi parmi les espèces locales Pennisetum pedicellatum, graminée annuelle spontanée, pour ses diverses qualités : facilité d'implantation, productivité élevée, production de semences importante. P. pedicellatum, semé dans la première moitié du mois de juillet, arrive au stade optimal pour la récolte (fin montaison) entre le 25 août et le 10 septembre. Les pluies, très fréquentes jusqu'au 15 septembre, s'espacent ensuite; un séchage correct du fourrage n'est donc possible qu'après cette date. Les recherches ont été orientées sur les moyens d'obtenir la plus grande quantité de foin avec des plantes récoltées au stade "fin montaison" après le 15 septembre, soit en faisant varier la date de première coupe (essai I), soit en échelonnant les semis de fin juin à début août (essai II). L'objectif a été atteint : dans le cas de l'essai I, avec une date de première coupe le 23 août, 1100 kg MS/ha ont été obtenus (avec les premières repousses); dans l'essai II, avec une date de semis le 20 juillet, la production a été de 1840 kg MS/ha (premières coupe et repousse).
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Zaré, Alhassane, Pawend-taore Christian Bougma, Ouedraogo Karim, and Oumarou Ouédraogo. "Assessing the competitive ability of the invader Senna obtusifolia with coexisting natives species under different water stress regimes." Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences 10, no. 5 (2022): 1149–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.18006/2022.10(5).1149.1167.
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Invasive species tend to pose a threat to ecosystem biodiversity, functioning, and ecosystem service provision. This study was conducted in Burkina Faso to assess the competitiveness of an invasive species Senna obtusifolia that is a less palatable legume plant in West African Sahelian rangelands. To address the research hypothesis that the recurrent drought in the Sahel results in S. obtusifolia being more competitive in the land invasion, we conducted an interspecific competition involving S. obtusifolia and 3 herbaceous species (Andropogon gayanus, Chamaecrista mimosoides, and Pennisetum pedicellatum) in a greenhouse experiment under four water stress regimes using a replacement series design. The height and biomass of each species were measured throughout four months experiment. In the severe water regime, S. obtusifolia was the most sensitive to water deficit while the 3 other species were found to be resistant. In addition, in all water regimes, the aggressivity index revealed that S. obtusifolia was less competitive than the grass species A. gayanus and P. pedicellatum. Further, the study discovered that drought in the Sahel made S. obtusifolia more vulnerable than the other species. Hence the invasion of Sahelian rangelands by S. obtusifolia could be favored by overgrazing that reduces fodder species' dominance and competitiveness. Good management of sahelian rangelands by controlling grazing could help to reduce S. obtusifolia invasion and provide more fodder for livestock.
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Diouf, Ndongo, Mame Samba Mbaye, Moustapha Gueye, et al. "Degré d’infestation des adventices dans le bassin cotonnier du Sénégal." International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 14, no. 3 (2020): 916–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v14i3.21.
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Au Sénégal, les adventices constituent une des contraintes majeures à l’augmentation de la production agricole. Une étude dans l’objectif de caractériser l’enherbement dans les parcelles cotonnières au Sénégal a été réalisée. Celle-ci a été réalisée grâce à la méthode appelée « tour de champs ». A partir de 139 relevés effectués, 204 espèces réparties en 118 genres appartenant à 35 familles botaniques ont été répertoriées. Les Familles des Fabaceae (22,1%), Poaceae (20,1%), Malvaceae (9,3%) et des Cyperaceae (7,8%) dominent cette flore et représentent près de 60% de l’effectif total. Les Dicotylédones sont dominantes avec 68,6%. Sur le plan agronomique, Hyptis suaveolens, Pennisetum pedicellatum, Digitaria horizontalis, Dactyloctenium aegyptium et Kyllinga squamulata constituent les adventices majeures. L’analyse de l’indice partiel de nuisibilité révèle que 47 espèces sont potentiellement nuisibles dont dix constituent les plus nuisibles aux cotonniers dans le bassin cotonnier du Sénégal. Une gestion efficace contre ces espèces devrait être envisagée pour réduire les pertes de rendement dues aux adventices.Mots clés : Adventices, nuisibilité, infestation, cotonnier, rendement, Sénégal.
 
 English Title: Degree of weed infestation in Senegal's cotton basinIn Senegal, weeds are one of the major constraints to increasing agricultural production. A study was carried out to characterize grass cover in cotton plots in Senegal. This was carried out using the method known as "tour de champs". Based on 139 surveys, 204 species in 118 genera belonging to 35 botanical families were identified. The Families Fabaceae (22.1%), Poaceae (20.1%), Malvaceae (9.3%) and Cyperaceae (7.8%) dominate this flora and represent nearly 60% of the total number of species. Dicotyledons are dominant with 68.6%. Agronomically, Hyptis suaveonlens, Pennisetum pedicellatum, Digitaria horizontalis, Dactyloctenium aegyptium and Kyllinga squamulata are the major weeds. Analysis of the partial harmfulness index reveals that 47 species are potentially harmful, ten of which are the most harmful to cotton plants in the cotton basin of Senegal. Effective management against these species should be considered to reduce yield losses due to weeds.Keywords: Weeds, pests, infestation, cotton, yield, Senegal.
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Singh, T., S. N. Dheeravathu, N. Dikshit, N. Manjunatha, and G. Sahay. "Collection and evaluation of genetic diversity in Dinanath grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) for forage yield and leaf blight resistance." Journal of Environmental Biology 42, no. 5 (2021): 1355–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.22438/jeb/42/5/mrn-1487.
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Aim: Dinanath grass is a drought tolerant multipurpose species with high potential for quality fodder in tropical regions. In India, it is distributed in eastern and southern parts. The gap in collection and exploitation of genetic diversity exists in Dinanath grass. Therefore, genetic diversity of Dinanath grass was collected and evaluated for utilization in genetic improvement of Pennisetum species for future fodder security. Methodology: A total 28 accessions of Dinanath grass were collected from western and southern regions of Karnataka. Collected accessions were grown under rainfed conditions and evaluated for six qualitative and ten quantitative traits and response to leaf blight reaction. The evaluated accessions were analyzed by using different univariate and multivariate statistical tools. Results: Dinanath accessions were categorized as per qualitative traits. Quantitative traits exhibited low (7.43%) to high (62.88%) coefficient of variation. Dry matter yield showed positive association with plant height, leaf area and tillers per plant. Cluster analysis classified Dinanath accessions into four distinct groups. The first five principal components explained >85% of the total variation. Three accessions viz., IG-15-26, IG-15-30, IG-15-4 were identified as resistant against leaf blight disease; and donor accessions for agronomic traits were selected. Interpretation: The indigenous Dinanath grass collection from Western Karnataka has ample diversity with reference to qualitative and biomass contributing traits; and resistance against leaf bight disease. The information generated on collected germplasm will assist the researchers in designing the Pennisetum genetic improvement programme.
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Shashi and Vishnu Bhat. "Plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis and direct shoot organogenesis of a C4 bioenergy crop Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin." South African Journal of Botany 146 (May 2022): 286–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.10.020.
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Issaharou-Matchi, I., D. Barboni, J. D. Meunier, et al. "Intraspecific biogenic silica variations in the grass species Pennisetum pedicellatum along an evapotranspiration gradient in South Niger." Flora - Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants 220 (April 2016): 84–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2016.02.008.
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Asmare, Bimrew, Solomon Demeke, Taye Tolemariam, Firew Tegegne, Jane Wamatu, and Barbara Rischkowsky. "Evaluation of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) hay as a basal diet for growing local sheep in Ethiopia." Tropical Animal Health and Production 48, no. 4 (2016): 801–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-016-1031-8.
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S.N. RAM, G. SURESH, and K.K. SlNGH. "Effect of planting geometry and cutting management on productivity, quality and economics of mixed pasture under rainfed conditions." Indian Journal of Agronomy 52, no. 3 (2001): 251–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.59797/ija.v52i3.4935.
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A field experiment was conducted on sandy-loam soil for 5 years (1997-98 to 2001-02) at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, to study the effect of planting pattern and harvest intervals on yield, quality and monetary return of pas- ture under rainfed semi-arid conditions. Four methods of planting geometry of grasses, viz. Pennisetum trispecific hybrid [(Pennisetum americanum x Pennisetum purpureum ) x Pennisetum squamulatum], Pennisetum pedicellatum, Chrysopogon fulvus and Andropogon gayanus and legumes, viz. Stylosanthes hamata, Stylosanthes scabra, Macroptillium atropurpureum, Clitoria ternatea and Atylosia scarabaoides (1 : I 4 0 cm, 1 :2- 50 cm, 1 :I-75 cm and 1 :2-75 cm apart), and four harvesting intervals (45, 70, 95 and 120 days) in mixed pastures were studied. Planting of grasses and legumes in 1:l row ratio at 50 cm distance resulted in significantly higher green forage (22.0 tlha) and dry-matter yield (5.41 tlha) compared with 1.2 row ratio at 75 cm distance (green for- age 19.31 tlha and dry matter 4.61 tlha) during all the 5 years. Total green forage (23.2 tiha) and dry-matter yield (5.62 tlha) was also significantly increased with the harvesting of pasture at 70-day interval than other harvest in- tervals. The highest net returns (Rs 5,7171ha) and benefit : cost ratio (0.76) were obtained in 1 :I row ratio at 50 cm distance. Among harvesting treatments, highest net returns (Rs 6,793lha) and benefit : cost ratio (1.95) were achieved with 70-day harvest interval. The significant improvement in crude-protein content (grasses 6.55% and legumes 11.4%) and reduction in neutral detergent fibre (grasses 67.87% and legumes 52.81%) and acid deter- gent fibre (grasses 47.72% and legumes 36.69%) in forage was recorded in 1 :2 row ratio of grass-legume inter- cropping than 1 :I row ratio at 75 cm distance. Harvesting of pasture at 45 days interval resulted in significantly higher crude protein content (grasses 6.98% and legumes 11.35%) and lower neutral detergent fibre (grasses 64.25% and legumes 48.18%), acid detergent fibre (grasses 45.26% and legumes 33.42%) compared with 70 days, 95 days and 120 days harvest intervals, respectively in all the 5 years.
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Ettbeb, Afaff Emhemed, Zulfahmi Ali Rahman, Wan Mohd Razi Idris, et al. "Root Tensile Resistance of Selected Pennisetum Species and Shear Strength of Root-Permeated Soil." Applied and Environmental Soil Science 2020 (March 10, 2020): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3484718.
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It is widely recognized that vegetation plays a significant role in contrasting slope instability through the root reinforcement. The main objectives of this paper are to evaluate the root tensile of selected Pennisetum species, namely, P. pedicellatum (PPd) and P. polystachion (PPl), and to determine the soil shear strength of root-permeated soil from these species. The selected species were initially planted in the polybags using the hydroseeding technique. A mineral fertilizer of NPK ratio 10 : 8 : 10 was adopted in the hydroseeding mixture. Routine watering program was applied twice a day throughout growth observation for six months. Four replications were prepared for each species including a set of control polybags, which contained only soil for reference and comparison. The results of root tensile tests revealed the significant relationships between root diameter and tensile force. In comparison, the PPl was still indicated by higher values of root tensile force than PPd. The presence of roots clearly has contributed to the shear stress of root-permeated soils. The root density based on root biomass measurement attributed to the higher value of peak shear stress as achieved by PPl than PPd. The combined effects of root tensile and the soil shear strengths of this selected species can be used as biological materials in slope protection against erosion.
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Birmaduma, Gadisa, Dinkale and Tamrat, and Debela Muleta. "Evaluation of Desho Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin) lines for their adaptability at Mechara Research Station, Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia." Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment 11, no. 3 (2019): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/jene2019.0742.
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Bekele, Teka. "On-Farm Demonstration of Improved Forage Varieties in Selected Districts of Southwest Ethiopia." Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 14, no. 2 (2025): 44–49. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.aff.20251402.13.
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Livestock production is a critical component of Ethiopia&apos;s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security, income generation, and livelihoods. However, livestock productivity remains constrained by inadequate availability of high-quality forage, particularly during dry seasons. This study evaluated the adaptability and productivity of three improved forage varieties—Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum), Desho Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum), and Rhodes Grass (Chloris gayana)—in selected districts of Southwest Ethiopia. The on-farm demonstration involved 25 smallholder farmers across five kebeles in Shey Bench and Menit Goldiya districts. Farmers were trained in improved forage cultivation, management, and utilization, and data on biomass yield, plant height, and tiller density were collected. Results indicated that Elephant Grass produced the highest biomass yield (20-25 tons/ha/year), followed by Desho Grass (12-15 tons/ha/year) and Rhodes Grass (8-12 tons/ha/year). Farmers reported significant improvements in livestock health, milk production, and dry-season feed availability due to the adoption of these forages. Desho Grass was particularly noted for its soil conservation benefits, while Rhodes Grass demonstrated resilience in low-fertility soils. Farmers expressed strong interest in scaling up adoption, emphasizing the need for continued training and access to planting materials. The study highlights the potential of improved forage varieties to enhance livestock productivity, improve soil fertility, and support sustainable land management practices in Southwest Ethiopia. Recommendations include scaling out these varieties, providing continuous farmer training, integrating improved forages into national agricultural policies, and conducting further research to evaluate long-term performance under diverse agroecological conditions. This initiative underscores the importance of improved forage technologies in addressing feed shortages and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
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Mengistu, Shimelis, Ajebu Nurfeta, Adugna Tolera, et al. "Livestock Production Challenges and Improved Forage Production Efforts in the Damot Gale District of Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia." Advances in Agriculture 2021 (June 25, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5553659.
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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.
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Bantihun, Aysheshim, Bimrew Asmare, and Yeshambel Mekuriaw. "Comparative Evaluation of Selected Grass Species for Agronomic Performance, Forage Yield, and Chemical Composition in the Highlands of Ethiopia." Advances in Agriculture 2022 (April 13, 2022): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6974681.
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The study was conducted to determine the effect of different grass species (Brachiaria mutica, Desho, and Napier) and harvesting stages on agronomic performance, forage dry matter yield, and chemical composition. The grass species used were Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum), Brachiaria (Brachiaria mutica), and Napier (Pennisetum purpureum), and the harvesting stages considered were 60, 90, and 120 days after establishment of grasses, respectively. The data collected included the following: percent plant survival (PS), plant height (PH), number of tillers per plant (NTPP), number of leaves per plant (NLPP), leaf length per plant (LLPP), leaf width per plant (LWPP), number of nodes per plant (NNPP), leaf-to-stem ratio (LSR), dry matter yield (DMY), and chemical composition of the grass species. Samples of grass species were harvested at different ages after establishment, weighed, and dried, and then, ground subsamples were taken for determination of dry matter (DM), ash, organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), crude protein yield (CPY), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL). Results showed that morphological characteristics, forage dry matter yield, and chemical composition of the forage grasses were significantly affected by interactions of species ( P < 0.001 ) and harvesting dates. The highest mean PH (115.2 cm), DMY (11.8 t/ha), and %CP (11.6) were recorded from Brachiaria mutica grass which was followed by Napier grass with mean PH of 87.25 cm and mean DMY of 9.8 t/ha. The %CP content of Desho and Napier grasses declined by 24%, while %CP content of Brachiaria grass declined by 26% with increased harvesting stages. Therefore, among tested grass species, Brachiaria mutica grass was recommended followed by Napier and Desho grass for on-farm evaluation and demonstration in the study area at all harvesting ages. Farmers engaged in forage grass production could seriously consider the harvesting stage as the grasses responded differently to the chemical composition.
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Asmare, Bimrew, Solomon Demeke, Taye Tolemariam, Firew Tegegne, Aynalem Haile, and Jane Wamatu. "Effects of altitude and harvesting dates on morphological characteristics, yield and nutritive value of desho grass ( Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) in Ethiopia." Agriculture and Natural Resources 51, no. 3 (2017): 148–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anres.2016.11.001.
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Kaboré Zoungrana, Chantal, Aboubacar Toguyeni, and Youssoufou Sana. "Ingestibilité et digestibilité chez le mouton des foins de cinq graminées tropicales." Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux 52, no. 2 (1999): 147–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.19182/remvt.9689.
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Cinq graminées fourragères tropicales, deux pérennes (Andropogon gayanus Kunth. et Panicum anabaptistum Steud.) et trois annuelles (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin., Brachiaria lata Schum. et Andropogon pseudapricus Stapf.), ont été exploitées à divers stades phénologiques se situant entre les stades tallage et paille. Les quantités de matière sèche (MS) volontairement ingérées par le mouton Djallonké de 23 foins de ces graminées ont varié de 108 à 26 g/kg de poids métabolique, selon l’espèce et le stade phénologique. Ces foins se sont caractérisés par des teneurs en matières azotées totales (MAT) faibles (131 à 8 g/kg MS). Les teneurs en matières azotées digestibles (MAD) des rations composées de ces foins, distribués seuls ou complémentés avec des sources azotées (tourteau de coton, fanes de légumineuses), étaient positivement et étroitement liées (r = 0,996 ; écart type résiduel (ETR) = 2,61 ; n = 36) aux teneurs en MAT ingérées. La diminution de la digestibilité de la matière organique (dMO) au cours du cycle (0,21 point/jour) a entraîné une diminution d’ingestion de 1,6 g de matière sèche par kilogramme de poids métabolique et par point de dMO. Cette dMO a été très dépendante des teneurs en parois non digérées (NDFnd) de ces foins (r = 0,979 ; ETR = 2,15 ; n = 23), et la fraction soluble S (1 000 - NDF) a eu une digestibilité réelle de l’ordre de 100 p. 100.
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Rajesh Kumar Ninama and Jeetendra Sainkhediya. "Diversity of grass flora of Shivpuri district with special references to their utility." International Journal of Science and Research Archive 7, no. 1 (2022): 315–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2022.7.1.0215.
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Grass range research turned into finished in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh to gather the information about grass sources used by tribal network of Shivpuri of their environment. The range of grass flora with unique reference to their utility turned into performed from Nov. 2021 to Sept. 2022. Grass is located on anywhere and its miles belong to Poaceae family. It plays essential role in human in addition to animas existence as meals, remedy, fiber and plenty of different things got here from them. This newsletter offers with 65 grasses belonging to seven subfamilies and 11 tribe. Gift examine well-known shows that Oil is gain by means of one species specifically Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash and 4 species have used for decorative reason three are food and 16 species are used for Medicinal cause and 49 species is used for fodder cause. Panicoideae sub households showcase maximum illustration with 32species fallowed by using Chloridoideae (25), Arundinoideae, Bambusoideae & Pooideae (2), and Ehrhartoideae & Micrairoideae (1) species. These sixty five plant life encompass 35 annual species and 30 species are perennial species. Some species particularly Avena sterlis L.; Bambusa arundinaceae Wil.; Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees.; Polytrias indica (Hout.) Veld.; Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. ; Phragmites karka (Retz.) trin ex. Steud.; Tripogon lisboae Stapf. are not often observed in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India
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KUMAR, J. SURESH, S. SUNITHA, J. SREEKUMAR, et al. "Weed management strategies in elephant foot yam (<i>Amorphophallus paeoniifolius</i>) under different agro environments in India." Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 93, no. 12 (2023): 1314–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v93i12.139365.
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In elephant foot yam [Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson], weeds are the major constraints cause yield reduction up to 100% due to its very slow initial sprouting, establishment and plant growth. Information on proper weed management in elephant foot yam in India is limited as its commercial cultivation started very recently. For arriving at suitable and better weed control, field experiments were conducted for 3 growing seasons (2019 to 2021) at ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala with 8 treatments in 6 different agro-climatic zones of India. The treatments included a combination of pre emergence (PE) and post emergence (POE) herbicides, PE followed by hand weeding (HW), intercropping followed by POE, HW with POE, POE alone, and weed control ground cover cloth mulch (WCGCC), three HW, and a weedy check were included for comparison. Weed flora was dominated by broad-leaf weeds, Digera arvensis (L.), Commelina benghalensis (L.); grasses, Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin., Cynodon dactylon (L.) pers.; and the sedge, Cyperus rotundus (L.), in most of the locations. Pooled analysis of data collected over different locations indicated that the lower mean weed biomass (21.24 g/m) and higher mean corm yield (35.13 t/ha), higher mean net income (`0.326 million/ha) were recorded with weed control ground cover mulch and higher mean B:C ratio (2.39) by application of post emergence herbicide at 30, 60 and 90 days after planting (DAP).
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Pahimi, Alain Loabe, Salomon Taah Yamndou, Raphael Damba, and Arthur Dzeufack Djoumessi. "Evaluation qualitative des espèces fourragères présentes dans le département de la Bénoué (Nord Cameroun)." International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 14, no. 4 (2020): 1381–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v14i4.17.
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Les espaces pastoraux subissent des régressions et des conquêtes de par le monde. Ceux-ci occasionnent la diminution assez large de la quantité et de la qualité des fourrages encore disponibles. Cette étude a été réalisée dans le but d’évaluer qualitativement les espèces fourragères présentes au sein du département de la Bénoué. La méthode utilisée pour l’identification des espèces fourragères (herbacées et ligneuses) se base sur les différents entretiens menés auprès des éleveurs de ruminants, par le suivi des bovins, caprins et ovins au pâturage et par l’utilisation des clés d’identification disponibles. Les résultats montrent que les zones de pâturages existantes, diffèrent en qualité floristique et selon la localité où l’on se retrouve. En plus, plusieurs essences fourragères existent et appartiennent à environ 41 espèces. Parmi la vingtaine d’espèces fourragères appréciées par le bétail, 05 ligneuses le sont encore plus (Prosopis africana, Daniella oliveri, Acacia sieberiana, Stereospermum kunthianum et Balanites aegyptica). Il en est de même des 02 herbacées : Acroceras amplectens et Pennisetum pedicellatum. Plus d’une dizaine se retrouve en voie de disparition/menacées de nos jours. Si rien n’est fait, dans quelques années on observera une diminution de la richesse floristique en termes de ressources fourragères dans les différentes localités. Par ailleurs, une étude portant sur les éléments nutritifs et une étude quantitative de ces espèces fourragères rencontrées doivent être menées, pour mieux enserrer les espèces à conserver et les meilleurs espaces offrant de meilleures ressources fourragères.Mots clés : Zones de pâturage, richesse floristique, éleveurs de ruminants, clés d’identifications.
 
 English Title: Qualitative assessment of fodder species present in the Bénoué division (North Cameroon)Pastoral land (areas) worldwide are undergoing rapid decline as a result of urbanization (development). This often leads to a large decrease in the quantity and quality of available fodder. This study was aimed at evaluating quantitatively the various fodder species present within the Bénoué division. The method used for identification of fodder species (herbaceous and ligneous) was through interviews (surveys), conducted with animal-grazers (breeders) pasturing their flocks (cattle, goats and sheep) in the field and using available keys for fodder for pinpointing. The existing pastoral areas (zones), varies in quality and quantity of flora depending on the location where it is found. Several fodder species exist, belonging to about forty-one (41) classes of species. Among the twenty (20) fodder species best valorized by livestock, five (5) ligneous are most preferred (Prosopis africana, Daniella oliveri, Acacia sieberiana, Stereospermum kunthianum et Balanites aegyptica). As for the herbaceous, same is true for two (2) species, Acroceras amplectens et Pennisetum pedicellatum. More than a dozen species happen to be endangered. Thus, if nothing is done in a few years in order to conserve and preserve these endangered species they might become threatened as a result of gradual reduction in terms of their flora abundance within the different localities. In addition, a study relating to the nutritive elements and a quantitative study of these fodder species met must be undertaken, for better enclosing the species to be preserved and best spaces offering of better fodder resources.Keywords: Pastoral areas, flora abundance, livestock grazers, keys of identifications.
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Kadidjatoulaï Opéyémi, BADAROU, SIDI Habirou, ADEHAN Safiou Bienvenu, et al. "Herbacées fourragères appétées par les bovins sur les parcours communautaires du nord-est du Bénin." Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 45, no. 3 (2020): 7964–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.35759/janmplsci.v45-3.2.
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Dans la zone septentrionale du Bénin, l’alimentation des bovins repose sur l’utilisation excessive des pâturages naturels. Les herbacées constituent l’essentiel des fourrages des bovins pendant la saison pluvieuse. Les informations disponibles actuellement sur ces ressources fourragères sont souvent fragmentaires, voire disparates. Il est donc important de bien connaître ces herbacées fourragères afin de pouvoir les sélectionner, en améliorer l’utilisation et les faire entrer à dessein dans les systèmes d’alimentation des ruminants domestiques. Pour ce faire un inventaire des herbacées fourragères appétées par les bovins a été réalisé avec l’aide des agro-éleveurs sur les parcours naturels des communes de Kalalé, Nikki, Ségbana et Gogounou au Nord-Est du Bénin. Les données collectées au moyen des enquêtes individuelles et de focus groupes ont été soumises à la statistique descriptive, à l’analyse de la variance et suivie du test de Student Newman Keuls à 5% à une Analyse Factorielle des Correspondances (AFC) afin d’apprécier les relations les groupes socioculturels et les différentes espèces herbacées appétées par les bovins. Les enquêtés sont en majorité des Peulhs (74,8 %) et ont pour la plupart 30 ans d’expérience dans l’élevage (63 %). Les éleveurs de Gogounou et de Kalalé sont significativement (p<0,05) plus expérimentés en élevage de bovins que ceux de Nikki (18 années) qui sont les moins expérimentés des quatre communes. En ce qui concerne les effectifs des cheptels bovins par troupeau, la Commune de Nikki (43,70±27,50têtes) se distingue significativement (p<0,05) des autres communes. Au total, 26 herbacées fourragères appétées réparties en 11 familles ont été recensées. La famille des Poaceae était la plus représentée suivie des cyperacées. Selon les enquêtés, Andropogon gayanus, Pennisetum polystachion, Andropogon tectorum, Hyparrhenia involucrata, Loxodera ledermannii, Brachiaria falcifera, Hyptis suaveolens, Eleusine indica, Imperata cylindrica, Mariscus cylindristachyus, Digitaria horizontalis, Hyperthelia dissoluta, Ipomoea eriocarpa, P. pedicellatum et Pennisetum unisetum sont plus appétées par les ruminants. Parmi celles-ci A. gayanus, Brachiara falcifera, P. polystachion, et Hyparrhenia involucratasont citées dans les quatre communes. L’AFC révèle que les herbacées appétées diffèrent d’un groupe socioculturel à un autre. Selon les Peulhs 12 herbacées dont Pennisetum polystachion sont appétées par les bovins. Quant au Gando, huit herbacées telle que Andropogon gayanus sont appétées. Par contre, les Bariba ont cité six herbacées fourragères dont Eleusine indica. La composition floristique des parcours communautaires du Nord-Est du Bénin a montré la présence d’une gamme variée d’herbacées fourragères dont la combinaison aidera à la mise au point de table de valeurs nutritionnelles pour la formulation de rations alimentaires équilibrées destinées aux ruminants domestiques. Forage grasses eaten by cattle on community rangelands in northeastern Benin. ABSTRACT In the northern zone of Benin, cattle feed is based on the excessive use of natural pastures. Herbaceous plants provide the bulk of cattle fodder during the rainy season. The information currently available on these fodder resources is often fragmentary or even disparate. It is therefore important to have a good knowledge of these forage grasses in order to be able to select them, improve their use and purposefully introduce them into domestic ruminant feeding systems. To this end, an inventory of fodder grasses eaten by cattle was carried out with the help of agro-pastoralists on the natural grazing lands of the communes of Kalalé, Nikki, Ségbana and Gogounou in north-eastern Benin. The data collected through individual and focus group surveys were subjected to descriptive statistics, analysis of variance and following by student Newman Keuls test at 5% a factorial correspondence analysis (FCA) in order to assess the relationships between socio-cultural groups and the different herbaceous species eaten by cattle. The majority of the respondents are Peulh (74.8%) and most of them have 30 years of experience in livestock farming (63%). The farmers in Gogounou and Kalalé are significantly (p<0.05) more experienced in cattle rearing than those in Nikki (18 years), who are the least experienced of the four communes. As regards the number of cattle per herd, Nikki Commune (43.7 head) differs significantly (p<0.05) from the other communes. A total of 26 forage grasses, divided into 11 families, have been recorded. The family Poaceae was the most represented family followed by Cyperaceae. According to the respondents, Andropogon gayanus, Pennisetum polystachion, A. tectorum, Hyparrhenia involucrata, Loxodera ledermannii, Brachiaria falcifera, Hyptis suaveolens Eleusine indica, Imperata cylindrica Mariscus cylindristachyus, Digitaria horizontalis, Hyperthelia dissoluta, Ipomoea eriocarpa, P. pedicellatum and P. unisetum are more palatable to ruminants. Among these, A. gayanus B. falcifera, P. polystachion, and H. involucrata are cited in all four communes. The AFC reveals that the herbaceous plants eaten differ from one socio-cultural group to another. According to the Peulhs 12 herbaceous plants, including Pennisetum polystachion, are eaten by cattle. As for the Gando, eight herbaceous plants such as Andropogon gayanus are eaten by cattle. On the other hand, the Bariba cited six forage grasses including Eleusine indica. The floristic composition of the community rangelands in north-eastern Benin showed the presence of a varied range of fodder grasses, the combination of which will help in the development of nutritional value tables for the formulation of balanced feed rations for domestic ruminants.
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Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Sheshrao Kautkar, P. K. Pathak, Bholuram Gurjar, Sunil Swami, and Prabhu Govindasamy. "Moisture Dependent Selected Engineering Properties of Deenanath Seeds in Relation to Development of Processing Machinery." Journal of Agricultural Engineering 58, no. 03 (2021): 250–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.52151/jae2021581.1749.
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Propagation of grasses through seeds is important in view of vigour and germination. Various grasses as Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin., Cenchrus ciliaris L., Chrysopogan fulvus have lower vigour and germination, due to which they need specific operations as defluffing, separation of true seeds, cleaning and grading by specific machines. In designing a machine for a specific use, physical properties and their behaviour with moisture play an important role. A study was conducted to assess the effect of moisture content at five levels [6.88 - 19.23 %, (d.b.)] on selected physical properties of defluffed Deenanath grass seed. The length, width, thickness, arithmetic mean diameter, and geometric mean diameter of defluffed Deenanath seed increased from 2.30 mm to 2.56 mm, 0.71 mm to 0.96 mm, 0.47 mm to 0.63 mm, 1.16 mm to 1.38 mm, and 0.90 mm to 1.15 mm, respectively, with increase in moisture content 6.88 % to 19.23 %. Bulk density, true density, and porosity decreased from 652.16 kg.m-3 to 585.78 kg.m-3, 852.63 kg.m-3 to 792.71 kg.m-3, and 25.62 % to 24.97 %, respectively, with increase in moisture content from 6.88 % to 19.23 per cent. The aspect ratio, sphericity, surface area, volume, and thousand-seed mass of the seed were in the range of 30.91 - 37.51 %, 0.39 - 0.45, 2.58 - 3.23 mm2 , 3.71 - 4.97 mm3 , and 0.480 - 0.523 g, respectively. Linear relationships with correlation coefficients higher than 0.90 were observed for the physical properties over the experimental range of moisture content.
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Tilahun, Genet, Bimrew Asmare, and Yeshambel Mekuriaw. "Effects of harvesting age and spacing on plant characteristics, chemical composition and yield of desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) in the highlands of Ethiopia." Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales 5, no. 2 (2017): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.17138/tgft(5)77-84.
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Kean, Louise, and Owen Price. "The extent of Mission grasses and Gamba Grass in the Darwin region of Australia's Northern Territory." Pacific Conservation Biology 8, no. 4 (2002): 281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/pc030281.
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Mission grasses Pennisetum polystachion (L.) Schult. and P. pedicellatum (Trin) and Gamba Grass Andropogon gayanus (Kunth) are three weed species that are thought to be spreading rapidly in the vicinity of Darwin and may pose a major threat to ecosystems in northern Australia. The distribution of the species was assessed from a vehicle along 913 km of roads near Darwin. The study provided data on the potential source of further spread and an analysis of the potential habitat of the weeds. For analysis, roadsides were divided up into 200 m cells and the distributions of the grasses were compared against land tenure and broad land unit maps, Mission grasses were present in approximately 52% of cells, and were particularly common around the rural residential/horticultural area of Humpty Doo. They occurred equally commonly in all broad land units, but differed among tenures, being particularly common on freehold land. Gamba Grass occurred in 15% of cells, with hot spots in a number of areas. It was most common on freehold land, and was rare on conservation reserves. It also showed an association with broad land units reflecting wetter areas. Mission grasses are so widespread in the Darwin region that control can only be contemplated in very small areas requiring frequent treatment of re-invading plants. It may be possible to control Gamba Grass in conservation reserves and Crown land if prompt action is taken. For all three species, preventing their spread to new areas should be a high priority.
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Abera, Mergia, Adugna Tolera, Ajebu Nurfeta, and Diriba Geleti. "The Effect of Supplementation of Vetch (Vicia villosa) on Performance of Arsi-Bale Sheep Fed Basal diet of Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum) grass." Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section A — Animal Science 70, no. 3-4 (2021): 123–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064702.2021.1976264.
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Abubakar, M., U. Ibrahim, B. F. ,. Muhammad, A. U. Salisu, and G. Mirange. "Nutrient intake, digestibility and growth performance of yankasa sheep fed varying proportions of ficus polita and Pennisetum pedicellatum supplemented with wheat-offal." Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 8, no. 2 (2016): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v8i2.5.
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Keba, Wakgari. "Determination of Optimum Level of Seeding Rate of Silver Leaf Desmodim Intercropping with Desho Grass for Dry Matter Yield and Yield-Related Components in Western Ethiopia." Advances in Agriculture 2023 (December 13, 2023): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6647745.
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Compatible production of forage grasses and legumes through intercropping is one of the best options to achieve higher biomass yield and forage quality for animal production in areas where land and other resources are scarce. This study was conducted in 2017 and 2018 with the aim of evaluating the best-match level of seeding rate of silverleaf desmodium (SLD) intercropped with desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatment consists of three levels of seeding rate of SLD (2, 4, and 6 kg ha−1) and one pure plot of each species. The result of this study showed that the intercropping of 6 kg ha−1 SLD with 100% of desho’s recommended plant population (50,000 plants ha−1) produced the highest forage dry matter yield and maximum plant height. The total dry matter yield (TDMY) of the intercrops was also significantly varied for the tested treatments. Accordingly, 6 kg ha−1 of SLD intercropped with 100% recommended seed rate of desho ha−1 gave the highest forage TDMY, which surpasses both the grass and legume yields in monoculture. The total land equivalent ratio (LER), which shows system productivity, was also different among the treatments. About 6 kg ha−1 of SLD intercropped with 100% recommended seed rate of desho also produced the highest LER (1.51). Thus, in Bako and similar agro-climatic conditions, where arable land is heavily covered with food crops, desho grass intercropping with SLD can be used as one of the best strategic options for producing feeds of energy and protein sources simultaneously on the same area of land.
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Wana, Daniel, Nabi Husen, and Dawit Abate. "Evaluation of Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin) grasses for dry matter yield and nutritive quality for the mid Rift Valley of Oromia at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center." Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research 10, no. 2 (2021): 49–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jsir.2021.10204.
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Study was conducted at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center for two years of 2018 and 2019 cropping season to identify adaptable, high quality and high biomass yielder Desho grass varieties. Four desho grass varieties and Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications was used. Current result indicated the agronomic performance of leaf length, number of tiller per plant, leaf to stem ratio, plant cover and vigor were not shown significance difference (P>0.05). While plant height (cm) and total dry matter yield (t/ha) were shown significance difference (P<0.05). The highest dry matter yield were produced from KK1-DZF # 591 (15.12 tha-1) and KK2-DZF # 589 (14.04 tha-1) varieties and 0.79 and 0.78 leaf to stem ratio, respectively. DM% content had strong positively correlation with leaf to stem ratio(r= 0.85; P <0.01), plant height(r=0.61; p<0.05). TDMY strongly correlated with PH(r=0.88; p<0.01) and LSR strongly correlated with number of tiller per plant(r=0.89; p<0.01). Based on the result, KK1-DZF # 591 (15.12tha-1) and KK2-DZF # 589 (14.04 tha-1) were well adapted from the varieties evaluated. Therefore, selected varieties should be further evaluated under irrigation condition and demonstrated at around Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center and similar agroecologies.
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Zoundi, J. S., Aimé J. Nianogo, and Laya Sawadogo. "Utilisation optimale de ressources alimentaires localement disponibles pour l’engraissement des ovins au sein des exploitations mixtes agriculture-élevage du plateau central du Burkina Faso." Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux 55, no. 1 (2002): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.19182/remvt.9847.
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Deux essais ont été effectués avec des ovins Djallonké à l’engrais dans le but de rechercher des systèmes d’alimentation pour la production de viande à moindre coût. Dans cette étude ont été examinées les possibilités de substitution partielle ou totale d’un concentré commercial « Aliment Kibsa » (Ksa) (17,60 p. 100 de matières azotées digestibles ; 0,91 UF/kg de matière sèche) ou du tourteau de coton (TC) par des sources énergétiques et azotées disponibles localement. Une ration témoin (R1) [40 p. 100 paille de sorgho (PS) + 60 p. 100 Ksa] a ainsi été comparée à différentes combinaisons alimentaires intégrant des produits locaux : dans R2 il y a eu une substitution partielle de Ksa (– 30 p. 100) par 27,50 p. 100 de gousses de Piliostigma reticulatum (GPr) + urée (Ur) et dans R3 il y a eu une substitution totale de Ksa par 47 p. 100 de TC + GPr + Ur. Les gains moyens quotidiens (gmq) enregistrés dans l’essai 1 ont présenté des différences significatives (P < 0,01) avec 100,5, 62,4 et 58,6 g respectivement pour R1, R2 et R3. Ces substitutions se sont traduites par des pertes respectives en gmq de – 38,1 et – 49,2 g. Toutefois, R2 et R3 ont présenté les meilleurs profits, avec respectivement des bénéfices nets additionnels de + 519 et + 1 055 Fcfa par animal. L’essai 2 a montré que la substitution partielle de TC (– 10 p. 100) par du foin de Pennisetum pedicellatum (Pp) s’est traduite par des pertes en gmq de – 14,4 g. En conclusion, la combinaison entre 20-30 p. 100 de TC ou de Ksa et 27 p. 100 de GPr + Ur a permis, d’une part, une bonne valorisation des fourrages (PS ou Pp) et, d’autre part, aux producteurs d’enregistrer les meilleurs gains économiques.
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Domínguez-Solís, Diego, María Concepción Martínez-Rodríguez, Héctor Guadalupe Ramírez-Escamilla, Lorena Elizabeth Campos-Villegas, and Roman Domínguez-Solís. "Constructed Wetlands as a Decentralized Treatment Option for Domestic Wastewater: A Systematic Review (2015–2024)." Water 17, no. 10 (2025): 1451. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17101451.
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Constructed wetlands (CWs) attempt to simulate the physicochemical and biological processes that occur within a natural wetland and have been employed in recent decades for wastewater treatment. This work aims to review the use of CWs for domestic wastewater treatment in undeveloped or developing areas, including the amount of literature produced, the type of constructed wetland, the vegetation, the substrate, and the social benefits that have been achieved, through a qualitative methodology where different articles are collected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases after a strict revision by means of the PRISMA method (Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) and CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Program). A total of 49 articles were selected, and co-occurrence and density maps were obtained; following this, three main themes and the five keywords with the highest correlation were identified. The literature analyzed in this work exposes different types of CWs where not only the hybrid, vertical, and horizontal flow systems stand out, but also the floating and aerated wetlands, which present high removal efficiencies. Additionally, new substrate materials, such as olote, palm shells, and coconut peat, and the ornamental plants usually used, such as Phragmites australis and Thypha latifolia, are discussed; however, new studies with vegetation that has been little studied but has a high potential to be implemented in areas with silvicultural characteristics stand out: Duranta repens, Pennisetum pedicellatum, and Pistia stratiotes. In conclusion, there is an advancement in the research of these systems, new configurations, substrates, and vegetation to treat domestic wastewater; in addition, these studies present an opportunity to continue studying the installation of CWs at the household level; however, compared to the other areas of application mentioned above, its implementation requires a greater challenge, since it requires a compact design and easy handling.
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Kefyalew, Awoke, Berhanu Alemu, and Alemu Tsegaye. "Effects of Fertilization and Harvesting Age on Yield and Quality of Desho (<i>Pennisetum pedicellatum</i>) Grass Under Irrigation, in Dehana District, Wag Hemra Zone, Ethiopia." Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 9, no. 4 (2020): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.aff.20200904.13.
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Azeze, Tsedey, Mitiku Eshetu, Zelalem Yilma, and Tesfemariam Berhe. "Typification and differentiation of smallholder dairy production systems in smallholder mixed farming in the highlands of southern Ethiopia." PLOS ONE 19, no. 8 (2024): e0307685. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307685.
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The present study aimed to classify smallholder dairy production systems by analyzing land allocation for various crop types and characterizing them based on integration with specific crops which is gap in earlier studies. A total of 360 smallholder farmers were interviewed to generate firsthand information in addition to using secondary data sources. The classification utilized K-means clustering, while discriminant analysis was applied to accentuate the distinct characteristics of dairy production systems (DPSs). Subsequently, for a particular crop to be considered dominant, the minimum farmland allocation had to exceed 30%. Based on this, the 360 respondent farmers in the study areas were categorized into four distinct DPSs: diversified crop-based (DCB) at 31%, enset-based (EB) at 28%, cereal-based (CB) at 24% and cash crop-based (CCB) with coffee, khat, vegetables, fruits, and sugarcane accounting for 17%. Within the CCB dairy production system, where cash crops were cultivated most dominantly, averaging 56% of the farmland, farmers reported the highest annual income and, consequently, acquired more improved dairy cows, facilitating their entry into intensive dairy production. Ownership of improved dairy cattle breeds, use of agro-industrial byproducts as feed, practicing stall feeding and better housing are observed practices in this DPS that relate to the intensification of dairy production. This positive relationship was observed between the commercialization of crops and the intensification of dairy production in the CCB dairy production system. In the EB dairy system, enset dominates with a 33% area share, leading to increased residues for cattle feed. They keep large herds of local cattle, limited crossbreeding experience, and prefer conventional feeding. The CB system allocates 47% of land to cereals, justifying cereal residues as primary dairy feed. Cultivating grasses like Pennisetum pedicellatum and Phalaris arundinacea is also highly valued in the system. The DCB system, with diverse crops (none exceeding 30%), implies varied residues for dairy feed. These findings reveal unique characteristics across dairy systems, indicating a positive correlation between crop commercialization and dairy intensification. Hence, understanding each type of DPS and its characteristics will help development experts or those in charge of designing agricultural policy to establish the best strategic plans for enhancing the productivity of dairy cattle under smallholder conditions.
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Sawadogo, Rayinwendé Irène, Vinsoun Millogo, Mariétou Sissao, Michel Kere, Wendpayanguedé Alain Sawadogo, and Modou Séré. "Simulation and Optimization of Available Local Feed Resources for Dairy Cattle in Burkina Faso." Applied Sciences 14, no. 24 (2024): 11891. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411891.
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The poor quality of natural pastures in the dry season does not make it possible to meet dairy cows’ requirements for milk production in Burkina Faso and in most West African countries. Therefore, it is urgent to find an alternative by developing a full diet from locally available ingredients. The objective was to determine a diet for dairy cattle based on locally available ingredients in the peri-urban area of Ouagadougou. A progressive methodology was used. Thus, a survey was conducted ontoonton 30 dairy farms. This survey was followed by chemical analysis, for which the most dominant forage and concentrate ingredients were selected. Secondly, the recording of milk and on-farm ingredient use was also carried out using Op-Ration software (Op-Ration version V3.4.5.0) in order to compare and determine the most suitable diets. The data from the survey were subjected to descriptive statistics using SPSS version 20. Those from chemical analysis, milk recording, and ingredient assessment on the farm were subjected to a statistical method using the software Minitab version.18.1.0.0 setup. The results showed two dominant forage species, Sorghum (84.85%) and Pennisetum pedicellatum (90.91%), and two dominant concentrates, corn bran (32%) and cottonseed meal (26%), used by dairy farmers. From these ingredients and simulating the requirements of 400 kgPV0.75 of lactating cows, a diet assessment was carried out at early, middle, and end lactation. The results showed that at the beginning of lactation, the diet consisted of 6.73 kg of forage and 6.59 kg of concentrate for 13.5 L as the main objective of milk production. The diet for mid-lactation was 8 kg of forage and 6.5 kg of concentrate for 15.5 L per day and 5.7 kg of forage and 3.8 kg of concentrate for the end of lactation. The results of this study show that it is possible to manufacture a complete ration for dairy cows at different stages of lactation from locally available forages and concentrates in the peri-urban area of Ouagadougou. This type of method could be applied to other regions from local forages and concentrates for milk production.
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Wessapak, Paweena, Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay, and Suthee Duangjai. "A taxonomic revision of Cenchrus L. (Poaceae) in Thailand, with lectotypification of Pennisetum macrostachyum Benth." PhytoKeys 234 (September 28, 2023): 1–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.234.106486.
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A revision of the genus Cenchrus (Poaceae) in Thailand is reported. Seven species, i.e. C. brownii, C. ciliaris, C. clandestinus, C. echinatus, C. pedicellatus, C. purpureus and C. setosus are described in this taxonomic treatment. This genus is an exotic species and distributed throughout the floristic regions. All the species have become naturalised to Thailand as a weed and found growing in wastelands, open areas by the roadside, disturbed sites, the edge of rice fields and the edge of deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations between 0 and 2,650 m alt. Pennisetum macrostachyum, a synonym of Cenchrus purpureus is lectotypified. Detailed morphological descriptions, illustrations and a key to the species are presented, along with information on distributions, habitats, ecology, phenology, vernacular names and specimens examined.
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Wessapak, Paweena, Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay, and Suthee Duangjai. "A taxonomic revision of Cenchrus L. (Poaceae) in Thailand, with lectotypification of Pennisetum macrostachyum Benth." PhytoKeys 234 (September 28, 2023): 1–33. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.234.106486.
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A revision of the genus Cenchrus (Poaceae) in Thailand is reported. Seven species, i.e. C. brownii, C. ciliaris, C. clandestinus, C. echinatus, C. pedicellatus, C. purpureus and C. setosus are described in this taxonomic treatment. This genus is an exotic species and distributed throughout the floristic regions. All the species have become naturalised to Thailand as a weed and found growing in wastelands, open areas by the roadside, disturbed sites, the edge of rice fields and the edge of deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations between 0 and 2,650 m alt. Pennisetum macrostachyum, a synonym of Cenchrus purpureus is lectotypified. Detailed morphological descriptions, illustrations and a key to the species are presented, along with information on distributions, habitats, ecology, phenology, vernacular names and specimens examined.
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Jacob, Jedidah Akawu, Bappah-yaya Usman, and Cleophas Billah Ajiya. "Allelopathic Effect of Aqueous Extract of Parkia Biglobosa (L.) on Some Weeds in Gombe State, Nigeria." Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology 10, no. 10 (2022): 1929–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v10i10.1929-1933.4793.
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This study examined the allelopathic effect of different concentration of aqueous extracts of Parkia biglobosa stem bark on the germination and growth of weed seeds species. Seeds of Eragorastis tenella, Eragorastis atrovirens, Pannicum pedicellata, Pennisetum sub albidum, Hypharrhenia rufa and Brcichiaria brizantha were tested for plumule germination and radicle growth with three different concentrations of 1%, 5%, 10% plant extract while ordinary water was used as control. Growth parameters including germinated weeds population were measured; the highest germinated weeds population was at the control (8.06±3.97) and the least was obtained from the 10% concentration with the mean of (4.42±2.59). Weeds population decreased as the concentration increased. The highest mean of weeds height was recorded from 1% concentration (11.46±7.08) which is statistically significant while the least mean was recorded from 10% concentration (7.69±6.70) statistically not significant. The family emergence by concentration indicated that, the experiment under control had (4 families) for 1% (2 families), 5% (2 families) and 10% (4 families) emerged. The germination, radicle and plumule length were inhibited when compare with control and the inhibition was statistically not significant at.
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"Pennisetum pedicellatum (deenanath grass)." CABI Compendium CABI Compendium (January 7, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/cabicompendium.39769.
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This datasheet on Pennisetum pedicellatum covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information.
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"Pennisetum pedicellatum (deenanath grass)." PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank Species Pages (January 7, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/pwkb.species.39769.
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