Leaf tissue flows in ryegrass managed under different stocking rates
Morphogenetic, structural variables and leaf biomass flows of Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) were evaluated under two stocking rates: 'Low' and 'High'. These rates were determined by heifers exclusively on pasture or on pasture and supplemented with corn grain. The experimental design was completely randomized following a repeated measure arrangement, two stocking rates, two and four replications of area for the stocking rates 'low' and 'high', respectively. The morphogenetic variables, the number of green leaves and tiller density were similar in both stocking rates. Leaf senescence rate was higher with low stocking rate. Heifers grazed with similar intensity and frequency in both stocking rates. The increase by 33.6% in the stocking rate caused by the use of supplement does not change the leaf biomass flow of Italian ryegrass, but alters its potential efficiency of use near the reproductive stage of the plant.
Main Authors: | Silva,Mônique Foggiato da, Rocha,Marta Gomes da, Pötter,Luciana, Sichonany,Maria José de Oliveira, Ribeiro,Laila Arruda, Hundertmarck,Anelise Pereira |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá - EDUEM
2015
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-86722015000200115 |
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