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Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS)
ISSN:2141-7016
| Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate the chemical quality of Double-red maize intercropped with Tephrosia bracteolata at the Breeder Seed Unit of National Animal Production Research Institute Shika, Zaria. The experiment was laid out in a 6×2×3 factorial arrangement in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), which consists of four intercropping pattern (1:1, 1:2, 2:1 and 2:2 maize/T. bracteolata intra-row ratio) with sole maize and sole T. bracteolate , two plant spacing (25×60cm and 50×60cm) and three replications. The percentage proximate composition and fibre fractions were significantly (P<0.05) affected by intercropping and plant spacing. The crude protein and crude fibre ranged between (8.13-5.49% and 28.66-25.42%) for maize forage and (15.72-14.04% and 29.19-27.02%) for T. bracteolata, respectively. Intercropping and plant spacing had significant (P<0.05) effect on phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sodium (Na) of the forage species. The highest P (0.47%) and K (0.93%) were observed in 2:2 maize – T. bracteolata planting pattern while the highest Na (0.13%) was recorded with 1:1 maize – T. bracteolata planting pattern. Interactions significantly (P<0.05) affected the proximate composition, fibre fractions and mineral composition of maize and T. bracteolata forages. The study showed that among all intercropped mixtures the 1:1 maize/T. bracteolata was preferable according to nutrient composition than other intercropped mixtures. Plant spacing of 25×60cm had better nutrient compositions for maize forage. Intercropping Double-red maize with T. bracteolata in 1:1 intra row ratio at plant spacing of 25×60cm is hereby recommended for smallholder farmers and livestock owners in Shika, Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. |
| Keywords: Tephrosia, Double- Red Maize, Chemical Quality, Intercrop And Spacing |
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