Nutritional Characteristics of 19 Sorghum Hybrid Hays from a Randomized Block Trial

Nineteen sorghum-Sudan grass hybrids were evaluated for hay quality in a randomized block design with three replications. The study, authored by Mário Henrique Melo e Lima, analyzed chemical characteristics at specific intervals after sowing and regrowth. All hybrids provided quality hay, with hybrid 1014019 showing the best overall nutritional value.

Use Cases

• Compare dry matter content between sorghum hybrids based on reported values for genotypes 1013026 and 1014020
• Identify hybrids with high crude protein content based on values reported for genotypes 1013021 and 1013020
• Evaluate fiber content for forage digestibility based on neutral and acid detergent fiber percentages
• Assess mineral and ether extract content across different sorghum hybrid hays

Strengths

• Data is derived from a randomized block experimental design with three replications, suggesting controlled conditions
• Specific quantitative results are reported, such as crude protein values of 14.59% and 15.47% for certain hybrids
• Analysis includes multiple nutritional metrics: dry matter, ether extract, minerals, crude protein, and fiber content

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

Mário Henrique Melo e Lima

Collection Method

Data from a randomized block field experiment, analyzed by analysis of variance and Scott and Knott test.