Genetic variation in the nutritive value of Gliricidia sepium: Leaf chemical composition and fermentability by an in vitro gas production technique

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 1998
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Wood, C.D., Vargas, J.E., Stewart, J.L.

Abstract

Five Gliricidia sepium provenances, comprising three central American native populations and two land races, were grown at five sites. Replicated leaf samples were evaluated by an in vitro gas production technique, estimation of crude protein (CP), acid detergent fibre (ADF), neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and coumarin content. Differences between provenances in fermentation characteristics generally achieved statistical significance (p

Citation

Wood, C.D.; Stewart, J.L.; Vargas, J.E. Genetic variation in the nutritive value of Gliricidia sepium: Leaf chemical composition and fermentability by an in vitro gas production technique. Animal Feed Science and Technology (1998) 75: 125-143.

Genetic variation in the nutritive value of Gliricidia sepium: Leaf chemical composition and fermentability by an in vitro gas production technique

Published 1 January 1998
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