Evaluation of nutrient content of different harvest stages in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) cultivars

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dc.contributor.authorAcikbas, Semih
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-24T19:10:10Z
dc.date.available2024-12-24T19:10:10Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentSiirt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPanicum virgatum L., also known as switchgrass, is a warm season short-day, C4-perennial crop gaining attention in feedstock production. The harvest stage of the forage crops and the cultivars used directly affect the feed quality as animal feed. In this study, differences were evaluated in various macro element contents of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) cultivars at different harvest stages. Eight different switchgrass cultivars (Alamo, BoMaster, Kanlow, Cave in Rock, Long Island, Shawnee, Shelter, and Trailblazer) were evaluated in the study. According to the results of the study, significant differences were found among the cultivars studied for phosphate (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). The Long Island cultivar had the highest mineral concentration (0.223% P, 1.049% K, 0.581% Ca, and 0.201% Mg). As harvest proceeded, the levels of P and K in the plants decreased while the levels of Ca and Mg increased. The highest P (0.223%) and K (1.030%) values were obtained from plants harvested at the pre-flowering stage, while the highest Ca (0.538%) and Mg (0.183%) values were obtained from plants harvested at the full flowering stage. Switchgrass cultivars were found to be insufficient to meet animal needs for P and Ca content throughout the plant’s harvest stages. Mg was found to be sufficient in all harvest stages, while K was sufficient in the first two harvest stages, pre-flowering and 50% flowering, but insufficient in the full flowering stage. The dry matter’s Ca/P ratio, regardless of cultivar or harvest stage, posed no risk to animal health. The K/(Ca+Mg) ratio varied between 0.807 and 1.235 depending on the cultivar and harvest stage. This ratio does not pose any risk to animal health. Based on these results, it would be appropriate to supplement feed rations with materials containing P and Ca or to use switchgrass in animal feeding together with feeds rich in these minerals when using dry matter obtained from switchgrass cultivars alone as roughage. In general, although Panicum virgatum has an important potential as a feed source in animal nutrition, it needs to be supplemented with nutrient-containing additives. It would also be appropriate to determine the nutrient content of these varieties under different ecological conditions. Copyright 2024 Acikbas.
dc.identifier.doi10.7717/peerj.18570
dc.identifier.issn2167-8359
dc.identifier.issue11
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85210773017
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org10.7717/peerj.18570
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12604/3978
dc.identifier.volume12
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPeerJ Inc.
dc.relation.ispartofPeerJ
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241222
dc.subjectFeed quality
dc.subjectForage grass
dc.subjectHarvest stage
dc.subjectMacronutrient analysis
dc.subjectSwitchgrass
dc.titleEvaluation of nutrient content of different harvest stages in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) cultivars
dc.typeArticle

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