Native legume species as potential fodder crops in the mediterranean renosterveld shrubland, South Africa

被引:9
|
作者
Chimphango, Samson B. M. [1 ]
Gallant, Luke H. [2 ]
Poulsen, Zoe C. [1 ]
Samuels, M. Igshaan [2 ,3 ]
Hattas, Dawood [1 ]
Curtis, Odette E. [1 ,4 ]
Muasya, A. Muthama [1 ]
Cupido, Clement [3 ]
Boatwright, James S. [2 ]
Howieson, John [5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cape Town, Dept Biol Sci, Rondebosch, South Africa
[2] Univ Western Cape, Dept Biodivers & Conservat Biol, Bellville, South Africa
[3] Univ Western Cape, Agr Res Council, Anim Prod, Bellville, South Africa
[4] Overberg Renosterveld Conservat Trust, Napier, South Africa
[5] Murdoch Univ, Ctr Rhizobium Studies, Murdoch, WA, Australia
基金
新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词
Rangeland species; Chemical composition; Crude protein; Fibre concentration; Polyphenolics; Soil nutrition; IN-VITRO DIGESTIBILITY; CHEMICAL-COMPOSITION; SECONDARY METABOLITES; CONDENSED TANNINS; PLANTS; SOIL; DIFFERENTIATION; CONSERVATION; MANAGEMENT; DIVERSITY;
D O I
10.1016/j.jaridenv.2019.104015
中图分类号
Q14 [生态学(生物生态学)];
学科分类号
071012 ; 0713 ;
摘要
The limited grazeable size of renosterveld vegetation in the Western Cape warranted assessment of chemical and fibre composition of the species to determine their nutritive value. We hypothesised that Fabaceae has chemically superior palatable species relative to Poaceae, Asteraceae and Asparagaceae species in the area. Plant samples were collected in the Overberg region from 11 sites. The species sampled from these four families Fabaceae, Poaceae, Asteraceae, and Asparagaceae were analysed for macro- and micro-elements, fibre and secondary compounds. At each site, replicated soil samples were also collected and analysed for pH, macro- and micro-elements. Fabaceae recorded the greatest concentration of crude protein, but the Poaceae was the most fibrous relative to Fabaceae and Asteraceae. All the species contained adequate levels of nutrients except P, Zn and sometimes Cu. Soil concentration of macronutrients and carbon in the soil varied with location. Based on crude protein, neutral detergent fibre and digestibility, the three most important parameters defining forage quality, the Fabaceae species Aspalathus hispida, A. angustifolia, A. nigra and A. submissa were regarded as superior forage species in the Mediterranean renosterveld. Livestock relying on only the renosterveld species in the Western Cape as forages should receive P and Zn supplements.
引用
收藏
页数:9
相关论文
共 37 条
  • [1] Prioritisation of native legume species for further evaluation as potential forage crops in water-limited agricultural systems in South Africa
    Mueller, Francuois L.
    Raitt, Lincoln M.
    Chimphango, Samson B. M.
    Samuels, M. Igshaan
    Cupido, Clement F.
    Boatwright, J. Stephen
    Knight, Richard
    Trytsman, Marike
    ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, 2017, 189 (10)
  • [2] The potential of native species as bioenergy crops on trace-element contaminated Mediterranean lands
    Dominguez, Maria T.
    Montiel-Rozas, Maria M.
    Madejon, Paula
    Diaz, Manuel J.
    Madejon, Engracia
    SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 2017, 590 : 29 - 39
  • [3] The proximate and secondary metabolites of the leaf fodder of Searsia species are affected by seasons in the North West province of South Africa
    Hawu, Onke
    Mokoboki, Hilda K.
    Lebopa, Cornelia K.
    Mkhize, Zimbili
    Ravhuhali, Khuliso E.
    AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 2025, 99 (04)
  • [4] Evaluation of minerals, trace elements, and antinutritional factors in selected legume fodder species (Fabaceae) with the potential to improve cattle nutrition and gastrointestinal health
    Lebeloane, M. M.
    Famuyide, I. M.
    Elgorashi, E. E.
    Mcgaw, L. J.
    Kgosana, K. G.
    SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY, 2024, 171 : 120 - 128
  • [5] Allanblackia Species: a Model for Domestication of High Potential Tree Crops in Africa
    Ofori, D. A.
    Kehlenbeck, K.
    Munjuga, M.
    Jamnadass, R.
    Asaah, E. K.
    Kattah, C.
    Rutatina, F.
    II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON UNDERUTILIZED PLANT SPECIES: CROPS FOR THE FUTURE - BEYOND FOOD SECURITY, 2013, 979 : 311 - 317
  • [6] Comparison of the Allelopathic Potential of Non-Native and Native Species of Mediterranean Ecosystems
    Lobon, Natividad Chaves
    Gonzalez Felix, Marisa
    Alias Gallego, Juan Carlos
    PLANTS-BASEL, 2023, 12 (04):
  • [7] Community composition and distribution of Phytophthora species across adjacent native and non-native forests of South Africa
    Bose, Tanay
    Wingfield, Michael J.
    Roux, Jolanda
    Vivas, Maria
    Burgess, Treena I.
    FUNGAL ECOLOGY, 2018, 36 : 17 - 25
  • [8] Potential Nitrogen Contributions by Tropical Legume Summer Cover Crops in Mediterranean-Type Cropping Systems
    Parvin, Shahnaj
    Condon, Jason
    Rose, Terry J.
    NITROGEN, 2022, 3 (04): : 592 - 599
  • [9] Identification of native rhizobacteria peculiar to selected food crops in Mmabatho municipality of South Africa
    Babalola, O. O.
    Akindolire, A. M.
    BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE, 2011, 27 (3-4) : 294 - 309
  • [10] Development of Melilotus siculus - A New Salt and Waterlogging-tolerant Annual Fodder Legume Species for Mediterranean-type Climates
    Nichols, Phillip
    Craig, Andrew
    Bonython, Amanda
    Rogers, Mary-Jane
    Ballard, Ross
    Charman, Nigel
    Hughes, Stephen
    Colmer, Timothy
    McClements, Darryl
    Barrett-Lennard, Ed
    SUSTAINABLE USE OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN FORAGE AND TURF BREEDING, 2010, : 131 - 135