Publications by authors named "Sanat Kumar Mahanta"
The low sugar content of tropical range grasses makes them difficult to ensiling. This study identified sugar rich (>7 % on dry matter basis) accessions of (), which is adequate to initiate lactic acid production during ensiling. a prominent range grass of grasslands in India followed by Africa, Pakistan, China and Australia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNutritive value of five Cenchrus ciliaris (buffel grass) genotypes (IG96-50, IG96-96, IG96-358, IG96-401 and IG96-403) weredetermined. Their sugar contents (>70 mg/g of dry matter) and ensiling potential were evaluated using in vitro batch culture and in vivo studies. Research indicated significant differences (P < 0.
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- - The study investigates the forage potential of 79 grass accessions from six species in tropical pastures, focusing on their nutrient composition, including crude protein, fiber, and sugar content.
- - Among the evaluated accessions, 14 showed high sugar content (>70 mg g DM) and were further assessed for their protein, fiber, carbohydrate fractions, and other traits such as palatability and gas production.
- - Results indicate significant variation in nutrient values like dry matter intake and digestible energy, with a wide genetic diversity found in the germplasm, suggesting potential for improving livestock feed quality.