Effects of fertilization and tillage system on growth and crude protein content of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.): An alternative forage crop

A field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fertilization and tillage on growth, yield and quality of quinoa crop (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.). The agronomic performance and nutritive value of quinoa was analyzed in order to define alternatives to local forages for dry-season feeding...

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Published in:Emirates journal of food and agriculture 2014-01, Vol.26 (1), p.18
Main Authors: Kakabouki, I, Bilalis, D, Karkanis, A, Zervas, G, Tsiplakou, E, Hela, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Drought
Fertilizers
Fish
Grasses
Leaves
Manures
Nitrogen
Proteins
Quinoa
Rain
Split-plot design
Sprinkler systems
Statistical analysis
Tillage
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Summary:A field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of fertilization and tillage on growth, yield and quality of quinoa crop (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.). The agronomic performance and nutritive value of quinoa was analyzed in order to define alternatives to local forages for dry-season feeding of ruminants in the Mediterranean region. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with two replicates, two main plots and sub-plots. The results indicated that quinoa growth was influenced by both tillage and fertilization. The lowest height and dry weight were found under MT. Moreover, the lowest height and dry weight were found under control treatment. Concerning the nitrogen content there were no significant differences between CT and MT systems. In addition, the highest quinoa nitrogen content was observed for N2 treatment. Moreover, the highest nitrogen content was measured at 150 DAS. Data indicate that quinoa crop could be used as alternative to legumes for protein production to feed ruminant animals.
ISSN:2079-052X
2079-0538
DOI:10.9755/ejfa.v26i1.16831