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Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México

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    Tecnológico Nacional de México, ITS Tantoyuca, Maestría en Producción Pecuaria Tropical. Desviación Lindero Tametate s/n, Col. La Morita. CP 92100. México

  • 2.

    Veracruz University, PhD Educative Program in Agricultural Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Sciences. Miguel Ángel de Quevedo s/n esquina Yáñez Col. Unidad Veracruzana CP 91710. México

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    Tecnológico Nacional de México, IT Veracruz, Departamento de Química y Bioquímica. Calz. Miguel Angel de Quevedo 2779, Col. Formando Hogar, Veracruz. CP 91897. México

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    Veracruz University, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Livestock and Climate Change Group. Miguel Ángel de Quevedo s/n esquina Yáñez Col. Unidad Veracruzana CP 91710. México

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  • Received: 02 July 2024
    Revised: 30 October 2024
    Accepted: 01 November 2024
    First-online: 13 November 2024
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  • The purpose of this study was to determine the agronomic characteristics and yield of seven Cenchrus purpureus accessions (Taiwan grass, King grass, Elephant grass, Merkeron, CT-115, Purple grass, and Maralfalfa) to identify the best options to use as fodder resources in the Huasteca Alta Veracruzana (HAV) ruminant production units. The research was conducted at the Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Tantoyuca in 2019 and 2020, under rainfed conditions. Sowing density was established at 36 tillers per 25m2, with a spacing between rows of 0.8 m and 0.8 m between plants. Fresh weight, dry matter, daily rates of dry matter accumulation in leaves, leaf/stem ratio, height, and harvest frequency were assessed. Rainfall amount, temperature, relative humidity and global radiation levels were recorded to assess their effect on the evaluated variables. The one-way analysis of variance and multivariate analysis techniques were used, such as multiple linear regression and Clustering analysis with the Statistica V10 software. There were no statistical differences between the fresh weight of different accessions in the rainy season. On the other hand, CT-115 presented a higher dry matter content than Merkeron or Elephant grass (p < 0.05). The correlation analysis showed a high association between dry matter and daily rates of dry matter accumulation in leaves. The results varied due to weather phenomena and C. purpureus genetic variability. Quality parameters must be evaluated to identify the accessions with the best nutritional values and their effect on animal performance.

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    Arrieta-González A, Silva-Martínez KL, Vite-Cristobal C, Rodríguez-Andrade A, Hernández-Beltrán A, et al. 2024. Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México. Grass Research doi: 10.48130/grares-0024-0022
    Arrieta-González A, Silva-Martínez KL, Vite-Cristobal C, Rodríguez-Andrade A, Hernández-Beltrán A, et al. 2024. Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México. Grass Research doi: 10.48130/grares-0024-0022
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Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México

  • 1.

    Tecnológico Nacional de México, ITS Tantoyuca, Maestría en Producción Pecuaria Tropical. Desviación Lindero Tametate s/n, Col. La Morita. CP 92100. México

  • 2.

    Veracruz University, PhD Educative Program in Agricultural Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Sciences. Miguel Ángel de Quevedo s/n esquina Yáñez Col. Unidad Veracruzana CP 91710. México

  • 3.

    Tecnológico Nacional de México, IT Veracruz, Departamento de Química y Bioquímica. Calz. Miguel Angel de Quevedo 2779, Col. Formando Hogar, Veracruz. CP 91897. México

  • 4.

    Veracruz University, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Livestock and Climate Change Group. Miguel Ángel de Quevedo s/n esquina Yáñez Col. Unidad Veracruzana CP 91710. México

  • Received: 02 July 2024
  • Revised: 30 October 2024
  • Accepted: 01 November 2024
    • First-online: 13 November 2024
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the agronomic characteristics and yield of seven Cenchrus purpureus accessions (Taiwan grass, King grass, Elephant grass, Merkeron, CT-115, Purple grass, and Maralfalfa) to identify the best options to use as fodder resources in the Huasteca Alta Veracruzana (HAV) ruminant production units. The research was conducted at the Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Tantoyuca in 2019 and 2020, under rainfed conditions. Sowing density was established at 36 tillers per 25m2, with a spacing between rows of 0.8 m and 0.8 m between plants. Fresh weight, dry matter, daily rates of dry matter accumulation in leaves, leaf/stem ratio, height, and harvest frequency were assessed. Rainfall amount, temperature, relative humidity and global radiation levels were recorded to assess their effect on the evaluated variables. The one-way analysis of variance and multivariate analysis techniques were used, such as multiple linear regression and Clustering analysis with the Statistica V10 software. There were no statistical differences between the fresh weight of different accessions in the rainy season. On the other hand, CT-115 presented a higher dry matter content than Merkeron or Elephant grass (p < 0.05). The correlation analysis showed a high association between dry matter and daily rates of dry matter accumulation in leaves. The results varied due to weather phenomena and C. purpureus genetic variability. Quality parameters must be evaluated to identify the accessions with the best nutritional values and their effect on animal performance.

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    • The first author of the manuscript (Arrieta-Gonzalez A.) received a scholarship for Doctoral studies from the National Council of Humanities, Science and Technology (CONAHCyT). We thank the "La Posta" experimental field. belonging to the National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research (INIFAP) for the accessions of Cenchrus purpureus.

    Author contributions

    • The authors confirm contribution to the paper as follows: study conception and design: Arrieta-Gonzalez A., Lissette Silva-Martínez KL., Dominguez-Mancera B.; data collection: Arrieta-Gonzalez A., Lissette Silva-Martínez KL., Vite-Cristóbal C.; analysis and interpretation of results: Arrieta-Gonzalez A., Lissette Silva-Martínez KL., Hernandez-Beltran A., Dominguez-Mancera B.; draft manuscript preparation: Arrieta-Gonzalez A., Lissette Silva-Martínez KL., Rodriguez-Andrade A., Dominguez-Mancera B. All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.

    Data availability

    • The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author, B. Dominguez-Mancera; The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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    • The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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    Arrieta-González A, Silva-Martínez KL, Vite-Cristobal C, Rodríguez-Andrade A, Hernández-Beltrán A, et al. 2024. Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México. Grass Research doi: 10.48130/grares-0024-0022
    Arrieta-González A, Silva-Martínez KL, Vite-Cristobal C, Rodríguez-Andrade A, Hernández-Beltrán A, et al. 2024. Agronomic traits of seven accessions of Cenchrus purpureus under rainfed conditions in the tropical region of Veracruz, México. Grass Research doi: 10.48130/grares-0024-0022
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