This work aimed to determine and compare the effect of elevation and season on the
productivity and the nutritive value of pastures in the Azores (Terceira Island). Forage was …

Fertilization management influences not only productivity but also the nutritive value of
forage legumes. However, there have been few studies about these effects in long-term …

Animal feeding is a critical point in terms of both production efficiency and environmental
impact for the livestock sector and farmer choices about home-grown feed can have great …

Seashore paspalum is a halophytic, warm-season grass with wide applications. It is noted
for its superior salt tolerance in saline environments; however, the nutritive value of …

In this study, the development of a mild processing method for cassava leaves to remove
cyanogenic compounds with minimum nutritional loss is evaluated. Fresh leaves were …

With a globally strong interest in bio‐based products such as fuels and chemicals, a feasible
source of protein for the industry with positive economic impacts could be from leaves …

Leys are an important part of northern European livestock production, particularly for
ruminants since monogastric animals are limited in their ability to digest the fibres of the …

Breeding for enhanced quality in lucerne (Medicago sativa) frequently involves selection for
higher leaf‐to‐stem ratio, multifoliolate leaves or short‐internode stems. Three populations …

This study evaluated the effect of variety (V; CDC Cowboy, CDC Copeland, and Xena) and
stage of harvest maturity (M; milk, early-, mid-, and hard-dough) on nutrient and neutral …

The relationship between root morphology and productivity in lucerne (Medicago sativa L.)
has been well documented, but the effect of sowing rate on root development is unclear …