Forage mass and morphological characteristics of grasses from genus Brachiaria in Caiuá Sandstone region, Paraná

Authors

  • K. F. Gobbi Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Paranavaí, PR
  • S. M. B. Lugão Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Paranavaí, PR
  • V. Bett Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Paranavaí, PR
  • J. J. S. Abrahão Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Paranavaí, PR
  • A. A. K. Tacaiama Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Paranavaí, PR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17523/bia.2018.v75.e1407

Keywords:

Altura do dossel, IAF crítico, interceptação luminosa

Abstract

Grasses from genus Brachiaria are widely used for grazing systems in the Northwest of Paraná, as well as throughout Brazil. Marandu palissadegrass is the most used cultivar, but there are some options that need to be evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate forage mass, morphological characteristics and sward heigth (at 95% canopy light interception) of five Brachiaria brizantha cultivars (Marandu, Xaraés, Piatã, Paiaguás and MG-4) and Brachiaria hybrid Convert HD 364. A completely randomized design was used, with six treatments and four replicates. Sward height, light interception, forage mass and morphological composition were evaluated. The cultivars Xaraés, Paiaguás and MG-4 stood out for the greater total and leaves forage mass, particularly in the dry season. These materials are good alternatives for the Marandu cultivar. The pre-grazing sward height recommended for cultivars Marandu and Piatàwas 25 cm, Xaraés and MG-4 is 30 cm, Paiaguás 34 cm, and Convert 23 cm.

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Published

2018-07-12

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FORAGE CROPS AND PASTURES

How to Cite

Forage mass and morphological characteristics of grasses from genus Brachiaria in Caiuá Sandstone region, Paraná. (2018). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 75. https://doi.org/10.17523/bia.2018.v75.e1407

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