Biomass Yield and Chemical Composition of the Indigenous Browse Species in Gozamen District, Northwestern Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Alemu Gashe Desta

International Journal of Forestry Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In many regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the study area, high‐quality livestock feed is scarce, during dry season. Indigenous browse species could potentially offer alternative sources feed, but their potential has not been fully exploited, owing to a lack detailed information. Without information on nutritional value indigenous species, it difficult assess suitability as sources. This knowledge gap indicates that even if these plants are abundant, they may be used effectively because benefits well understood. The objective present was fill this by systematically evaluating biomass yield and content species. mean yields for various varied significantly ( p < 0.05) among with Ficus thonningii producing highest, whereas Vernonia amygdalina were lowest. Arundinaria exhibited highest NDF (68.5%), V. had lowest (46.8%). crude protein Acacia albida having (20.3%), Carissa edulis (13.3%). Hence, all sufficient meet maintenance needs cattle, sheep, goats because, stated Kearl NRC, levels required animals range from 7% 10%. milk production requirements sheep 12% 16%. For lactating dairy cows growing beef recommended CP values 14%–18% 12%–16% required, respectively. Therefore, producers should incorporate into systems enhance productivity. approach can also help mitigate high costs associated concentrate feeds, which typically expensive.

Language: Английский

Microecological shifts govern the fostering of soil and crop pathogens in agro-ecosystems under different fertilization regimes DOI
Dandan Zhang, Jie Li, Yan Jiang

et al.

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 374, P. 124115 - 124115

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Medium-Term Effect of Livestock Grazing Intensities on the Vegetation Dynamics in Alpine Meadow Ecosystems DOI Creative Commons

Bo Chen,

Xujun Ma,

Xiaolei Zhou

et al.

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 591 - 591

Published: March 12, 2025

The dynamics and plant composition of toxic weeds in alpine meadows are strongly influenced by management practices such as livestock grazing. Here, the effect grazing on vegetation soil characteristics within an meadow ecosystem was assessed over a 5-year period. experimental treatments comprised no (control), light (5 sheep/ha), moderate (10 heavy (15 sheep/ha). both edible grass weeds, along with soil’s physicochemical biological properties, were evaluated. Under grazing, biomass increased 15.0%, while species decreased 57.0% compared to control. findings indicated that after 5 years, changed significantly, Taraxacum mongolicum Tibetia himalaica decreasing disappearing under treatments. Conversely, like Stellera chamaejasme Euphorbia micractina emerged or Additionally, richness from 6.3 control 14.2 Regarding levels glucosidase, amylase, cellulose 39.0%, 53.0%, 40.0%, respectively. amount available potassium initially then results demonstrated quality cover properties directly depend land management. Overall, kept better chemical state palatable plants at desirable level, which also controlled abundance weeds. Enhancing nutrient conditions, adding nitrate fertilizers, can be effective restoring grasslands have been severely degraded

Language: Английский

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Flooding-driven gravel encroachment reshapes plant community structure and reduces community stability in an arid alluvial fan DOI
Zhigang Li,

Shi Yun

Plant and Soil, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Biomass Yield and Chemical Composition of the Indigenous Browse Species in Gozamen District, Northwestern Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Alemu Gashe Desta

International Journal of Forestry Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In many regions of Ethiopia, particularly in the study area, high‐quality livestock feed is scarce, during dry season. Indigenous browse species could potentially offer alternative sources feed, but their potential has not been fully exploited, owing to a lack detailed information. Without information on nutritional value indigenous species, it difficult assess suitability as sources. This knowledge gap indicates that even if these plants are abundant, they may be used effectively because benefits well understood. The objective present was fill this by systematically evaluating biomass yield and content species. mean yields for various varied significantly ( p < 0.05) among with Ficus thonningii producing highest, whereas Vernonia amygdalina were lowest. Arundinaria exhibited highest NDF (68.5%), V. had lowest (46.8%). crude protein Acacia albida having (20.3%), Carissa edulis (13.3%). Hence, all sufficient meet maintenance needs cattle, sheep, goats because, stated Kearl NRC, levels required animals range from 7% 10%. milk production requirements sheep 12% 16%. For lactating dairy cows growing beef recommended CP values 14%–18% 12%–16% required, respectively. Therefore, producers should incorporate into systems enhance productivity. approach can also help mitigate high costs associated concentrate feeds, which typically expensive.

Language: Английский

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0