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Grasses, Volume 4, Issue 2

2025 June - 14 articles

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Articles (14)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,420 Views
13 Pages

Feasibility of Organic Fertilization for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compared to Mineral Fertilization

  • Sirio Douglas da Silva dos Reis,
  • Marco Antonio Previdelli Orrico Junior,
  • Michely Tomazi,
  • Ana Carolina Amorim Orrico and ,
  • Stéfane de Sousa Cunha and
  • Isabele Paola de Oliveira Amaral
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

16 June 2025

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of different nitrogen sources (urea, compost, and digestate) on N2O and CH4 emissions and the forage production of Piatã grass in tropical pastures, with the aim of identifying the fertili...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in Grasses)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,554 Views
12 Pages

Impacts of Nitrogen Fertilization on Hybrid Bermudagrass During Deficit Irrigation

  • Reagan W. Hejl,
  • Matthew M. Conley,
  • Julia G. Farias,
  • Desalegn D. Serba and
  • Clinton F. Williams

13 June 2025

Fertilizer application is a critical component of turfgrass management as it influences growth, color, stress tolerance, and overall quality. However, limited information exists on how fertilizer application, particularly nitrogen (N), affects hybrid...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Sustainable Turfgrass Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,955 Views
11 Pages

Root and Shoot Biomass Contributions to Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Under Grazing Intensity and Crop Rotation in an Integrated Crop–Livestock System

  • Lucas Aquino Alves,
  • Fernando Arnuti,
  • Leandro Bittencourt de Oliveira,
  • Moacir Tuzzin de Moraes and ,
  • Luiz Gustavo de Oliveira Denardin,
  • Ibanor Anghinoni,
  • Paulo César de Faccio Carvalho and
  • Tales Tiecher
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

In integrated crop–livestock systems (ICLSs), grazing intensity and crop rotation influence residue dynamics, making it essential to assess shoot and root contributions to soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) inputs. This study aimed to assess the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Grazing Management)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,952 Views
17 Pages

Response of Turf Bermudagrass Hybrids to Induced Drought Stress Under Controlled Environment

  • Mitiku A. Mengistu,
  • Desalegn D. Serba,
  • Matthew M. Conley,
  • Reagan W. Hejl and ,
  • Yanqi Wu and
  • Clinton F. Williams
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Bermudagrass is a warm-season turfgrass commonly grown in drought-prone areas. Harnessing natural genetic variation available in germplasm is a principal strategy to enhance its resilience to drought stress. This study was carried out to assess the c...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Sustainable Turfgrass Management)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,328 Views
13 Pages

Mixing Tropical Perennial Forage Grasses in Pastures—An Opportunity for Sustainable Intensification

  • Alex Marciano dos Santos Silva,
  • Emanoella Karol Saraiva Otaviano,
  • Caio Macret Gomes,
  • Alexandre Fameli Mammana and ,
  • Larissa Fernanda Garcia Carvalho and
  • Sila Carneiro da Silva
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Botanical richness and diversity play crucial roles in regulating ecosystem functions and contribute to the sustainable intensification of perennial grasslands. This approach can be achieved through simultaneous or partial production of grasses in th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,500 Views
22 Pages

An Economic Evaluation of an Intensive Silvo-Pastoral System in San Martín, Peru

  • John Jairo Junca Paredes,
  • Sandra Guisela Durango Morales and
  • Stefan Burkart

The cattle sector plays a critical role in Peru’s agricultural economy, yet it faces challenges related to low productivity and environmental degradation. Sustainable alternatives like silvo-pastoral systems (SPSs) offer promising solutions to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,437 Views
11 Pages

Phosphorus Use Efficiency: Morphogenetic and Productive Responses of Brachiaria decumbens Genotypes (Syn: Urochloa decumbens)

  • Néstor Eduardo Villamizar Frontado,
  • Gelson dos Santos Difante,
  • Alexandre Romeiro de Araújo,
  • Denise Baptaglin Montagner and ,
  • Jéssica Gomes Rodrigues,
  • Gabriela Oliveira de Aquino Monteiro,
  • Manuel Cláudio Motta Macedo,
  • Marislayne de Gusmão Pereira,
  • Amanda Eunice Silva Moura and
  • Eduardo Weisz Arze
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

This study evaluated the phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) in two genotypes and one cultivar of Brachiaria decumbens (HD1, HD4, and Basilisk) and the productive, morphogenic, and structural responses. The experimental design used was randomized blocks...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,278 Views
15 Pages

Overcoming Forage Challenges in Mesophytic Grasslands—The Advantages of Lotus tenuis

  • María Elena Vago,
  • Paula Virginia Fernández,
  • Juan Pedro Ezquiaga,
  • Santiago Javier Maiale and ,
  • Andrés Alberto Rodriguez,
  • Juan Manuel Acosta,
  • Maximiliano Gortari,
  • Oscar Adolfo Ruiz and
  • Marina Ciancia
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Previous studies in the Salado River Basin (Argentina) demonstrated that the introduced forage species, Lotus tenuis Waldst. & Kit. ex Wild. (Fabaceae), possesses high tolerance to abiotic stresses—including flooding, alkalinity, salinity,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,183 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Light on Yield, Nutritive Value of Brachiaria decumbens, and Soil Properties in Silvopastoral Systems, Peruvian Amazon

  • María Díaz,
  • Julio Alegre,
  • Carlos Gómez,
  • Carlos García and
  • Cesar Arévalo-Hernández

Silvopastoral systems, integrating trees, forages, and livestock, are recognized as a sustainable approach to livestock production. This study evaluated the effect of shade vs. open-field conditions on the yield and nutritive value of Brachiaria decu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Forage in Sustainable Agriculture)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,528 Views
20 Pages

Dryland Fodder Radish Genotypes: Planting Date Effects on Nutritive Value and In-Vitro Dry Matter Degradability in Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Lwando Mbambalala,
  • Thamsanqa Doctor Empire Mpanza,
  • Tlou Julius Tjelele,
  • Lusanda Ncisana and ,
  • Sphesihle Mkhungo,
  • Lucky Sithole,
  • Mpho Siennah Nzeru,
  • Patrick Ngwako Rakau,
  • Zikhona Theodora Rani-Kamwendo and
  • Ntuthuko Raphael Mkhize
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Erratic rainfall and extended dry periods challenge forage production and livestock feed sustainability in dryland agriculture regions. This study investigated the effects of planting dates and genotype selection on the nutritive value and in-vitro d...

  • Review
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,695 Views
33 Pages

Sustainable Warm-Climate Forage Legumes: Versatile Products and Services

  • James P. Muir,
  • José C. Batista Dubeux Junior,
  • Mércia V. Ferreira dos Santos,
  • Jamie L. Foster and ,
  • Rinaldo L. Caraciolo Ferreira,
  • Mário de Andrade Lira,
  • Barbara Bellows,
  • Edward Osei,
  • Bir B. Singh and
  • Jeff A. Brady
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

18 April 2025

Forage legumes, besides their use as ruminant feed supplements, contribute to other agricultural, forestry and natural ecosystems’ sustainability around the world. Our objective in this summary is to emphasize that versatility in the face of bi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Forage in Sustainable Agriculture)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,799 Views
27 Pages

Herbage Responses and Grazing Performance of Mature Horses in Warm-Season Perennial Grass–Legume Mixed Pastures

  • Ana Caroline Cerqueira de Melo Vasco,
  • Erick R. da Silva Santos,
  • Jose C. Batista Dubeux Junior,
  • Lynn E. Sollenberger and ,
  • Marcelo O. Wallau,
  • Helio Lauro Soares Vasco Neto,
  • Jill M. Lance,
  • Lori K. Warren and
  • Carissa L. Wickens
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

14 April 2025

The pasture–animal interface of warm-season perennial grass–legume mixed pastures has never been investigated in forage-based equine systems. Therefore, this 2-year study investigated the herbage and animal responses under 84-day continuo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Forage in Sustainable Agriculture)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,813 Views
18 Pages

10 April 2025

Global beef demand will rise by 40 million tons in 30 years, increasing methane (CH4) emissions. Pigweed (Amaranthus spinosus), an invasive weed abundant in southeastern U.S. pastures, may mitigate CH4. Yet, its potential as a feed additive remains u...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Role of Forage in Sustainable Agriculture)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,301 Views
13 Pages

Pearl Millet Genotypes Irrigated with Brackish Water Under Different Levels of Agricultural Gypsum

  • Gêisa Araújo de Oliveira,
  • Ossival Lolato Ribeiro,
  • Gherman Garcia Leal de Araújo,
  • Fleming Sena Campos and ,
  • José Nildo Tabosa,
  • Amadeu Regitano Neto,
  • Thieres George Freire da Silva,
  • Daniele Rebouças de Santana Loures and
  • Glayciane Costa Gois
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

9 April 2025

The aim was to evaluate the productivity, agronomic characteristics, and chemical and mineral composition of pearl millet genotypes irrigated with brackish water under the application of agricultural gypsum in two cuts. The experiment was a randomize...

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