1. Potential of ‘Savanna’ Stylo as a Stockpiled Forage for the Subtropical USA
- Author
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C. G. Chambliss, J. B. Brolmann, and M. J. Williams
- Subjects
Perennial plant ,Alysicarpus vaginalis ,Forage ,Plant Science ,Subtropics ,Horticulture ,Biology ,biology.organism_classification ,Agronomy ,Botany ,Dry matter ,Cultivar ,Cropping system ,Legume - Abstract
Most tropical grasses are nutritionally inadequate during the fall to support weight gains in replacement heifers. The objective of this study was to determine how the newly developed, perennial tropical legume, 'Savanna' stylo [Stylosanthes guianensis (Aubl.) Sw.] PI 562697, when grown as an annual, would compare with the true annuals, alyceclover [Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC] and hairy indigo (Indigofera hirsuta L.), as a stockpiled forage for the fall. Savanna, common alyceclover, and 'Flamingo' hairy indigo were planted in a replicated field trial in June 1989 and 1990. Growth rate (Ib/sq yd/d), dry matter (DM) yield, crude protein (CP), and in intro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD) were determined for each legume in August, September, October, and November of each year [...]
- Published
- 1993