ABSTRACT – The degree of a simple linear correlation among the in vitro dry matter disappearance (IVDMD) and chemical composition of the leaf blades and sheath, and stems, sampled from the top and bottom tillers of dwarf elefantgrass (Pennisetum purpureum, Schumach cv. Mott, setariagrass (Setaria anceps, Stapf ex Massey cv. Kazungula) and jaraguagrass (Hyparrhenia rufa, Nees Stapf), was evaluated. A gradient pattern was observed for IVDMD, crude protein (CP) and cell wall (NDF) along the tiller profiles and difference among […]