The Effect of Natural Growth Regulators Obtained from Ecklonia Maxima and Mineral Nitrogen on True Protein and Simple Sugar Contents of Dactylis Glom

Authors : Agnieszka GODLEWSKA, Graㅼyna Anna CIEPIELA

Pages : 247-253

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Publication Date : 2013-02-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of the biostimulant Kelpak on true protein and simple sugar contents of Dactylis glomerata and Festulolium braunii at different nitrogen rates. A field experiment was set up as a randomised sub-block design insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(split-split-plot); with three replicates. The following factors were ha-1, pure-sown grass species and cultivars insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(monoculture);. Protein compounds and simple sugars were determined in the dry matter of plants, and a carbohydrate/protein ratio was calculated. The Ecklonia maxima extract significantly increased true protein and simple sugar contents as well as the sugar/protein ratio in the tested plants. Nitrogen rates significantly influenced protein and sugar contents in the dry matter of Dactylis glomerata and Festulolium braunii. The carbohydrate/protein ratio averaged 1.07 and was within the range of values which are believed to be optimal for ruminants
Keywords : Biostymulator, Dactylis glomerata, Festulolium braunii, Kelpak

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