Variation of chemical constituents and relative nutritive value with plant maturity in Chrysopogon gryllus (Linn.) Trin and Eragrostis nigra nees of Kumaun Hills | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

9417755

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Variation of chemical constituents and relative nutritive value with plant maturity in Chrysopogon gryllus (Linn.) Trin and Eragrostis nigra nees of Kumaun Hills

Author(s)

Pant, CS; Dhami, KS

Year

2003

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Asian Journal of Chemistry
ISSN: 0970-7077
EISSN: 0975-427X

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

225-228

Web of Science Id

WOS:000179615800040

Abstract

Chemical investigation of indigenous fodder grasses, viz., Chrysopogon gryllus (Linn) Trin and Eragrostis nigra Nees of Naintial was carried out at different stages of plant maturity from July to October to assess their relative nutritive value because these grasses are commonly used as green fodder by local people during monsoon season and also stored as hay for feeding the cattle during dry winter and summer seasons. These grasses-were found to contain sufficiently high level of chemical ingredients, viz., protein, ether extract (crude fat), sugars, ash and minerals and hence are assessed as good quality fodders.

Keywords

Chrysopogon gryllus (Linn).Trin; Eragrostis nigra nees; chemical investigation; Kumaun Hills