Determination of forage yield and quality parameters of different mixture ratios of grass pea and various cereal forage crops

Authors : Ceyda Yıldıztekin, Tahir Polat

Pages : 697-706

Doi:10.29050/harranziraat.1749230

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Publication Date : 2025-12-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was carried out to determine the suitable mixture ratio for a high-yield and applicable mixed planting system for the grass pea plant. In the project, grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack), and oat (Avena sativa L.) were used. The project was carried out in the winter seasons according to the randomized block experimental design with 3 replications. In the trial, plant height (cm), total dry forage yield kg da-1 ), crude protein yield kg da-1 digestibility dry matter yield, botanical composition ratios by weight, Land Equivalent Ratio and ratio of legumes to cereals were determined. The study was carried out for two years, and average values were calculated. In the study, depending on the increase in grass pea seed ratio, green grass yield, dry grass yield, and crude protein yield increased. In both years, although the pure barley, triticale, oat and the 20% grass pea + 80% barley mixture had high dry grass yield, the crude protein yield of the pure grass pea and the 60% grass pea + 40% barley mixture was found to be high. When the yield and quality characteristics of the 20% grass pea + 80% barley mixture are evaluated together a mixture of 60% grass pea + 40% barley can be recommended to obtain high-yield and quality roughage.
Keywords : mürdümük, yem bitkileri, verim, kalite

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