Publications by authors named "Belaid Youssouf"
Effect of harvest timing and plant parts on the nutritional and chemical profile of five potential fodder plants found in eastern coast of United Arab Emirates.
François Mitterand Tsombou Aishah Saeed Sulaiman Jemei Al Dhanhani Shaher Bano Mirza Belaid Youssouf Fouad Lamghari Ridouane
Sci Rep
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Selecting nutritive fodder plants in arid regions like Fujairah can enhance livestock productivity, and this study investigates five potential species’ nutrient variations under different seasonal conditions.
- Results show that nutrient content, such as crude protein and fiber levels, varies significantly between winter and spring, with shoots collected in March having higher overall nutrients than those collected in January.
- The study emphasizes the importance of plant parts, revealing that leaves offer superior nutrients compared to stems, and highlights the need to explore bioactive compounds in these fodder species for better livestock management.