Effect of lopping interval on the growth and fodder yield of Gliricidia sepium
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Date
2016
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Agricultural Research Communication Centre
Abstract
An experiment was conducted during 2010 – 2012 to find out the suitable lopping interval of gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium)
on sandy loam soil. There were six treatments viz., T1: lopping once in 2 months, T2: lopping once in 4 months, T3: lopping
once in 6 months, T4: lopping once in 8 months, T5: lopping once in 10 months and T6: lopping in 12 months and replicated
thrice. The results showed that lopping at shorter time interval i.e once in 2 months or 4 months resulted in more number of
branches, leaves, leaf weight, leaf branch ratio and increased yield. Further, early lopping resulted in succulent leaves and
branches which are highly suitable for the animals to consume.
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TNV_ASD_2016_36(3)228-230
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Veterinary Science