Effect of maturity stage and method of preservation on the yield and quality of babala

Abstract

Reports on a study conducted to identify an optimum maturity stage with respect to the yield and quality of fresh babala. Also identifies effective methods for preserving babala at various maturity stages. Illustrates with tables

Keywords: Babala; Chemical composition; Data analyses; Digestibility; Ensiling; Fermentation properties; Forage properties; Formalin; Formic acid; Hay; In vitro dry matter digestibility; Maturity stage; Pennisetum typhoides; Preservation methods; Silage; botany; south africa; maturity; method; preservation; yield; quality; potchefstroom; digestability

African Journal of Range & Forage Science, Vol. 14, Iss 2, p.56-61