Evaluation of Irrigation Frequency and Selenium Fertilization Impacts on the Nutritional Traits of Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina
This study was conducted to determine the combined effect of irrigation frequency and selenium (Se) fertilizer levels on the chemical composition of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) and Moringa peregrina (M. peregrina), with the ultimate goal of incorporating M. oleifera and M. peregrina in livestock feed. The combined effect of irrigation frequency and selenium (Se) fertilizer levels were studied in a completely randomized split plot design. The experiment included two plant species (M. oleifera and M. peregrina), four irrigation frequencies (7, 10, 15, and 20 days), and three Se levels (0.0, 12.5 and 25 mg/L). The results of the study indicated that the irrigation frequency and the foliar spray with organic amino selenium fertilizer affected (p < 0.05) proximate analysis (crude protein, ether extract, crude fiber and ash contents), as well as the minerals contents (P, Ca, Mg and Se) of the dried leaves and upper fine stems of M. oleifera and M. peregrina in the different cutting periods. The effect of organic amino selenium fertilizer application and irrigation frequency on all studied traits allowed the classification of M. oleifera and M. peregrina vegetative plant parts as suitable for livestock feeding. Selenium foliar spray can be considered as a safe method to increase the selenium content of both M. oleifera and M. peregrina vegetative parts, which may contribute to increase the functional feeding quality of these plants.
A total of 75 male Awassi (mean BW 23.5 ± 2.0 kg; 3 months old) were used in an 84-day trial to investigate the effects of different feeding regimes on productive performance, carcass…
This study was conducted to determine the combined effect of irrigation frequency and selenium (Se) fertilizer levels on the chemical composition of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) and Moringa…