ISSN:
1572-9680
Keywords:
Artocarpus lakoocha
;
fodder tree
;
tree fodder
;
crude protein
;
crude fibre
;
mineral contents
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. of the Moraceae family is cultivated in Nepal as a fodder tree. The crude protein, crude fibre and mineral contents of the fodder tree leaves were investigated during the lopping season from November 1980 to March 1982 at 800 m, 1200 m and 1550 m in eastern Nepal. The crude protein content varied from 122 to 131 g/kg DM and the crude fibre content, which seemed to remain generally low during the lopping season, varied from 171 to 202 g/kg DM. P, K, Mg, S, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn and B concentrations in the leaves were found to be at levels which would meet the dietary requirements of cattle performing better than those found in Nepal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00046961
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