The value of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) hay and silage grown under Mediterranean conditions as forage for dairy cattle

Landau, S.; Friedman, Stanley; Brenner, S; Bruckental, I.; Weinberg, Z.G.; Ashbell, G.; Hen, Y.; Dvash, L.; Leshem, Y.

doi:10.1016/j.livprodsci.2003.11.011

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“…In similar circumstances, Weinberg et al (2007) did not find any statistically significant effect on NDF content of safflower grown under different N-fertilization treatments (0 vs. 300 kg ha -1 ) while a significant effect was found on the ADF content. Overall, the nutritional characteristics were in line with data reported in literature for safflower (Landau et al, 2004;Weinberg et al, 2007) and are substantially comparable as for CP, lipids, NDF and ADF, with data found in literature (Martillotti et al, 1996) for many common forage cereals (bromegrass resque, italian ryegrass, tall fesque, orchardgrass) and some forage legumes (alfalfa, sainfoin, squarroso clover and vetch). Safflower is known to contain a moderate amount of polyphenolic compounds, including tannins, which may improve the nutritional value of this species, especially as far as the protein metabolization in ruminants.…”

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The potential role of spineless safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. var. inermis) as fodder crop in central Italy

Danieli¹,

Primi²,

Ronchi³

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Ital J Agronomy

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The present study aimed at assessing how nitrogen (N) fertilization affects nutritional characteristics of spineless safflower grown under Mediterranean conditions and evaluating a 2-days wilting treatment on moisture reduction and pH before ensiling. Spineless safflower, sown in November 2008, was grown in 3 m x 18 m plot (45 plants m -2 ). A randomized complete block design (RCBD) one cultivar x four N-fertilization levels (N0=0 kg/ha, land allocation, N1=35 kg/ha, N2=70 kg/ha, N3=105 kg ha -1

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“…Recently, spineless cultivars of safflower have been introduced that could be used as fodder (Leshem et al, 2001;Landau et al, 2004). Safflower is a very adaptable crop that can be sown in winter or spring in dryland or irrigated cropping systems.…”

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The potential role of spineless safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. var. inermis) as fodder crop in central Italy

Danieli¹,

Primi²,

Ronchi³

et al. 2011

Ital J Agronomy

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“…The samples had been collected during the grazing season in the years 2002-2011 from the natural pasture area in Patish basin and from sown pasture in experimental farms (Migda and Karei-Deshe', located in the northern Negev and eastern Galilee, respectively) in Israel [44][45][46]. The samples were collected from the vegetative bulk of each species.…”

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“…The chemical analysis for CP was performed by automated Kjeldahl method, for NDF according to Goering and Van Soest [4,47] and for in vitro dry matter digestibility according to Tilley and Terry [46,48]; MEC was calculated as (4.4 × digestibility × 0.82)/100 [49,50].…”

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Spectral Slope as an Indicator of Pasture Quality

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Abstract:In this study, we develop a spectral method for assessment of pasture quality based only on the spectral information obtained with a small number of wavelengths. First, differences in spectral behavior were identified across the near infrared-shortwave infrared spectral range that were indicative of changes in chemical properties. Then, slopes across different spectral ranges were calculated and correlated with the changes in crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and metabolic energy concentration (MEC). Finally, partial least squares (PLS) regression analysis was applied to identify the optimal spectral ranges for accurate assessment of CP, NDF and MEC. Six spectral domains and a set of slope criteria for real-time evaluation of pasture quality were suggested. The evaluation of three level categories (low, medium, high) for these three parameters showed a success rate of: 73%-96% for CP, 72%-87% for NDF and 60%-85% for MEC. Moreover, only one spectral range, 1748-1764 nm, was needed to provide a good estimation of CP, NDF and MEC. Importantly, five of the six selected spectral regions were not affected by water absorbance. With some OPEN ACCESSRemote Sens. 2015, 7 257 modifications, this rationale can be applied to further analyses of pasture quality from airborne sensors.

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“…O cártamo (Carthamus tinctorius L.), família Asteraceae, é uma planta oleaginosa, anual, adaptada às condições de semiárido (oelke et al 1992), e pode conter até 40% de óleo (lAndAu et al, 2004). Atualmente é cultivado como oleaginosa, em diferentes continentes, mas no Brasil ainda não são encontradas informações suficientes para a produção de óleo ou alimento animal, (FeRRARi, 2008;Possenti et al, 2010;PeiRetti, 2015).…”

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Avaliação nutritiva da silagem de cártamo, produção de biomassa, grãos e óleo

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RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar o valor nutritivo da biomassa de cártamo (Carthamus tinctorium L) submetida à ensilagem em três tratamentos. Foi realizado um ensaio de digestibilidade aparente dos nutrientes com ovinos e determinada a composição química e a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca (MS) na biomassa e nas silagens obtidas. Também foram quantificadas as produções de MS, grãos e óleo por hectare da cultura do cártamo, sendo a produção de MS de 12,4±4,9 t/ ha; grãos de 2,9±1,5 t/ha e a de óleo bruto de 0,7 ±0,2 t/ha. Os tratamentos aplicados à biomassa para ensilagem foram: CiN = cártamo ensilado in natura; CE= cártamo emurchecido (duas horas de exposição ao sol); CPC= cártamo + 5% polpa cítrica. A composição química das silagens nos tratamentos CiN, CE e CPC foi 10,80; 11,15 e 10,07% de proteína bruta (PB), 55,22; 55,40 e 52,20% de fibra em detergente neutro (FDN) e 55,60; 53,45 e 57,87% de digestibilidade in vitro da MS, respectivamente. O ensaio foi feito em delineamento em blocos completos casualizados, utilizando-se o peso dos animais como blocos. A digestibilidade aparente da MS das silagens foi 55,96; 55,54 e 57,94%, e de nutrientes digestíveis totais (NDT) de 57,62; 57,49; 57,87%, respectivamente para os tratamentos CiN, CE e CPC. Os resultados indicam que o cártamo conservado como silagem pode ser utilizado na dieta de ruminantes como alternativa a volumosos de qualidade, entretanto os tratamentos utilizados para a ensilagem da biomassa não apresentaram diferenças que justifiquem sua aplicação no que diz respeito às avaliações fisico-químicas, consumo e digestibilidade dos nutrientes das silagens.Palavras-chaves: Carthamus tinctorium L., conservação de forragem, digestibilidade aparente, ovinos. NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF SAFFLOWER SILAGE AND BIOMASS, SEED AND OIL PRODUCTIONABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional value of safflower biomass (Carthamus tinctorium L.) ensiled in three treatments. An apparent nutrient digestibility assay was conducted using sheep and the chemical composition and in vitro digestibility of dry matter (DM) were determined in the biomass and silages obtained. The production of DM, seeds and crude oil per hectare safflower crop was also quantified and was 12.4±4.9, 2.9±1.5 and 0.7 ±0.2 t/ha, respectively. The following ensiling treatments were applied: FS = freshly ensiled safflower; WS = wilted safflower (sun exposure for 2 hours); SCP = safflower + 5% citrus pulp. The chemical composition of the FS, WS and SCP silages, respectively, was 10. 8, 11.15 and 10.07% crude protein, 55.22, 55.4 and 52.2% neutral detergent fiber, and 55.6, 53.45 and 57.87% in vitro DM digestibility. A randomized complete block design with animal weight as blocks was used. The apparent DM digestibility of the silages was 55.96, 55.54 and 57.94% and total digestible nutrients were 57.62, 57.49 and 57.87% for FS, WS and SCP, respectively. The results indicate the use of safflower conserved as silage in ruminant diets as an alternative to roughage. However, the biom...

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The value of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) hay and silage grown under Mediterranean conditions as forage for dairy cattle

Cited by 33 publications

References 18 publications

The potential role of spineless safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. var. inermis) as fodder crop in central Italy

The potential role of spineless safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L. var. inermis) as fodder crop in central Italy

Spectral Slope as an Indicator of Pasture Quality

Avaliação nutritiva da silagem de cártamo, produção de biomassa, grãos e óleo

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