Forage yield and quality of common vetch mixtures with triticale and annual ryegrass

The objective of this research was to determine the forage yield, quality and physiological properties ofmixtures of common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) with triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) and annual ryegrass(Lolium moltiflorum) grown as intermediate winter crop system under the conditions of Southern MarmaraRegion. F orage yield, light interception, leaf area index, crude protein content, crude protein yield, ADF andNDF contents were measured. The highest forage yield (15 .21 t ha -1) was obtained from 50% common vetch +50% triticale mixture which was followed by 75% common vetch + 25% triticale, 25% common vetch + 75%triticale, 25% common vetch + 75% annual ryegrass mixtures. The results of two -year averages indicated thatthe 75% common vetch + 25 % triticale mixturewas the best one for good quality and higher forage yield, andits suitability wasrecommended for the experimental ecology.

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