Preliminary evaluation of Salicornia production and utilization in Kuwait

Riley, James J.; Abdal, M.

doi:10.1007/978-94-011-1860-6_39

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“…Various reports put the crude protein content of Salicornia at 5.7-7% (Riley & Abdal, 1993;O'Leary et al, 1985), while other halophytes such as Suaeda vera J.F. Gmelin contained from 11.1% to 19.9%, depending on plant part (leaves have a higher content than stems) and soil type (Murillo et al, 1987).…”

Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 97%

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Inula crithmoides:A candidate plant for saline agriculture

Zurayk

Baalbaki

1996

Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation

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Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

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“…The plant can produce large quantities of feed in addition to a high-quality oil (Riley & Abdal, 1993). There has also been local efforts to develop halophyte production technologies.…”

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Inula crithmoides:A candidate plant for saline agriculture

Zurayk

Baalbaki

1996

Arid Soil Research and Rehabilitation

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“…Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a sub-humid tropical and subtropical perennial grass, which may be irrigated with ground water of low salinity (2500 ppm). Riley and Abdal (1993) reported that sheep offered salicronia salt plant up to 25% of the diet showed a similar performance vs. these fed on alfalfa hay as basal diet. Nunez-Hernandez et al (1989) found that nitrogen retention and forage intake by goats given a mixture containing forewing saltbush (Atriplex halimus and mountain mahogany) equaled or exceeded those by goats fed on mixture containing alfalfa hay.…”

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Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Lambs Fed Sporobolus Grass Hay Grown Under High Salinity Conditions

Gawad

Alhadrami²

2015

Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Feeds

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hirty six, three months old, local and Chios cross-bred male lambs were used to compare three different diets of Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) hay, Sporobolus (Sporobolus virginicus) grass hay and steam treated (17par/2min) Sporobolus grass hay on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and some blood minerals and metabolites. The experiment lasted for 60 days, with average body weight of 11.01, 10.13, 10.21 Kg of local lambs, and 13.06, 17.78, and 13.92 Kg for Chios crossbred lambs that offered Rhodes grass hay, Sporobolus grass hay and steam treated Sporobolus grass hay, respectively. The results indicated that, average feed intake, and daily weight gains were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by treatment and breed, while both feed conversion ratio was affected significantly (P < 0.05) by treatments, and water consumption was affected significantly by breed. Feed conversion ratio was almost two folds for crossed lambs fed Sporobolus or those fed steamed sporoblous comparing to the other lambs. Most of lamb's organoleptic carcass traits (carcass weight, full gastro intestinal tract; FGIT, empty gastro intestinal tract; EGIT, head, coat, legs, liver, heart, kidney, lung and abdominal fat) were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by breed and insignificantly affected by treatment, except FGIT. Regarding carcass 9 th -11 th ribs physical decision and L. dorsi chemical analysis, there were no changes among experimental rations, while cross-bred lambs were significantly higher than the local one in all ribs physical composition. Blood chlorine, glucose, and urea were significantly differed by feeding treatment and sodium, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase; GGT and glutamatepyruvate transaminase; GPT significantly differed by breed. Dressing percentage for Chios cross-bred male fed Rhodes grass hay or those fed steam treated Sporobolus were higher than those fed the other rations. The preliminary results indicated that Sporobolus hay could be used as alternative fodder for lambs growing, especially that local one, instead of Rhodes grass hay in coastal arid regions, with giving more emphasis for the dietary protein supplementation.

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“…Because of the difficulty in meeting forage demand from cultivation in arid and semi arid lands as a result of drought, salinity and/or desertification (most of Arabic region), previous studies have underlined the potential role of halophytes (salt tolerant plants) as an alternative source of forage for livestock (Ahmed 1993, Garduno 1993, Katting et al, 1993, Riley and Abdalla, 1993and Ben Salem et al, 1994. Spartina grass (Spartina alterniflora) classified as perennial grass that belongs to C4 halophyte (euhalophyte), tolerate salinity up to 58 ds/m (more than sea ADF, cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose (by difference; NDF-ADF) and also the acid detergent insoluble nitrogen (ADIN) were determined according to Georing and Van Soest (1970. Silica was determined as the residue after the crucible has been combusted for lignin determination.…”

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IN Situ dm, FIBER DEGRADATION AND IN VITRO GAS PRODUCTION OF SEA WATER IRRIGATED GRASS (Spartina alterniflora Lois.) BY ARABIAN CAMEL

2006

Egyptian Journal of Animal Production

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritive value of spartina grass (Spartina alterniflora) irrigated with sea water. Three adult cannulated she-camels were used to determine DM and fiber degradation. Rhodesgrass (Chloris gyana); irrigated with fresh water was used as a control. Spartina grass was irrigated with sea water using flood irrigation system. Samples of spartina grass were collected from Dhabiyah Research Station. Treatments were: 1) Spartina grass (no washing; SPT1); 2) Spartina grass (washed with fresh water after cutting; SPT2); 3) Spartina grass washed with sea water before cutting: SPT3); 4) Spartina grass washed with sea water before and after cutting; SPT4); 5) Spartina grass (steam treated at ٢٠٠ o C, 17 Bar for 2 min.; SPT5). Chemical analyses indicated that Rhodes grass and spartina grass had similar protein content. Ash content of spartina (SPT1) was 35.3% vs. 9.2% in Rhodes grass. As a result of washing and steam treatment, the total ash content was reduced in SPT2, SPT4 and SPT5 to (24.4, 24.8 and 25.6%), respectively. Also, sodium and hemicellulose of steam treated spartina deceased to 4.0 and 7.3%, respectively. On the other hand, ADIN percentage significantly increased. Dry matter degradation up to 72 hr of incubation was significantly (P<.05) higher in SPT2 and SPT4 compared to the other treatments. However, in vitro gas production (ml/ 0.2 g DM) of Rhodes grass was significantly higher than spartina grass treatments after 72 hrs of incubation. It could be concluded that spartina grass has a potential as a source of forage if washed with fresh water after cutting or with sea water before and after cutting.

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Preliminary evaluation of Salicornia production and utilization in Kuwait

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Inula crithmoides:A candidate plant for saline agriculture

Inula crithmoides:A candidate plant for saline agriculture

Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Lambs Fed Sporobolus Grass Hay Grown Under High Salinity Conditions

IN Situ dm, FIBER DEGRADATION AND IN VITRO GAS PRODUCTION OF SEA WATER IRRIGATED GRASS (Spartina alterniflora Lois.) BY ARABIAN CAMEL

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