Morphogenetic and structural variables were obtained from measurements performed on marked tillers and were quantified during August to October 1999 in a ryegrass pasture grazed by sheep under continuous stocking and variable stocking rate in order to maintain the sward at four different heights (5, 10, 15 and 20 cm). The experimental design was a randomized complete block with three replicates. Fifty marked tillers per experimental unit were assessed and distributed along transects lines. Sward measurements were performed in two […]

This study was conducted to evaluate productivity and morphologic traits of five hybrids of Pioneer corn: P32R21, P30R07, P3041, P30F33 and P30F80 at different maturity stages. The treatments were used in plots of 7 x 8 m in a randomized block design, with four replicates. The samples collected, of corn hybrid, were adopted trying to estimate phases of maturity of the plant (30, 34, 38, 42 and 46% of dry matter [DM]). In the first maturation stage, some parameters (plant […]

The objective of this study was evaluate five corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids, while the dry matter “in vitro” digestibility, organic matter of whole plant and of the stem, at different maturity stages. The treatments were used in plots of 7 x 8 m in a randomized block design, with four replicates. The samples collected, of corn hybrid Pioneer (P32R21, P30R07, P3041, P30F33 and P30F80), were adopted trying to estimate phases of maturity of the plant: 30, 34, 38, 42 […]

The objective of this work was to determine the chemical composition of irrigated Tanzaniagrass (Panicum maximum Jacq.). and to validate the Cornell system. Simulated-grazed samples were collected on three periods of the year (spring, summer and fall, totaling 10 grazing cycles) on irrigated paddocks, rotationally grazed to three post grazed stubbles (low, medium and high). Although there were no statistical differences imposed by the treatments during the year, the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) showed higher […]

This study was conducted to evaluate the structural component concentrations of five hybrids of Pioneer corn: P32R21, P30R07, P3041, P30F33 and P30F80, at different maturity stages. The treatments were used in plots of 7 x 8 m in a randomized block design, with four replicates. The samples collected, of corn hybrid, were adopted trying to estimate phases of maturity of the plant (30, 34, 38, 42 and 46% of dry matter [DM]). For each maturation stage, was done separation of […]

The purpose of this work was to characterize morphologically seventeen previously selected pigeon-pea lines that went, after selection, through processes of self pollination, selection and multiplication, to obtain pure lines. It also had the objectives of checking the efficiency of the descriptors and describing its vegetative cycle. It was possible to perform the description and to conclude that the seventeen lines have distinct characteristics and can easily be identified by these traits. The used descriptors could properly perform this task […]

The objective of this study was evaluate, of the chemical composition of five corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids Pioneer: P32R21, P30R07, P3041, P30F33 and P30F80, at different maturity stages. The treatments were used in plots of 7 x 8 m in a randomized block design, with four replicates. The samples collected of corn hybrid were adopted trying to estimate phases of maturity of the plant: 30, 34, 38, 42 and 46% of dry matter (DM)). For stages of maturity, proceed […]

This work was carried out to evaluate the influence of water tensions (35, 60, 100 and 500 kPa) and nitrogen levels (0 – Control, 45, 90, 180, 360 kg/ha) on the dry matter (DM) yield, the dry matter yield rate (DMYR) and the leaf area index (LAI) of Cynodon spp. cv. Tifton 85 bermudagrass. A randomized blocks design in a split splot scheme with three replications was used, split plots were represented by the water tensions were and the plots, […]

The effects of three stocking rates on intake, botanical composition, and nutritive value of the diet of cattle on pastures of Brachiaria decumbens with Stylosanthes guianensis cv. Minerão and B. brizantha cv. Marandu with S. guianensis cv. Mineirão were evaluated. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with two field replications. The treatments were arranged as a 2 x 3 factorial with 2 grasses (B. decumbens and B. brizantha cv. Marandu) in association with S. guianensis cv. Minerão, three […]

The study was undertaken in Coronel Pacheco – MG (National Dairy Cattle Reserch Center of the Brazilian Agricultural Corporation – EMBRAPA), to evaluate, under grazing conditions, the Cynodon nlenfuensis, Vanderyst and three cultivars of Cynodon dactylon, L. Pers. (Florona, Florakirk, Florico), fertilized with either 250:200 or 500:400 kg/ha/year of N:K2O. The experimental design was a randomized blocks, in split-plot, and three replications. No significant difference on dry matter yield between the two rates of N/K2O were found. In both N:K2O […]