This research was conducted to determine the effects of different mixed cropping patterns sorghum
with soybean on agronomic characters and forage yield in Bilecik, Turkey, 2015 growing season. Three mixed
cropping patterns in alternate rows and pure stands for individual crops were designed field trials were arranged in
complete randomized blocks with three replications. As a result of the study, sorghum was clearly determined as
dominant crop for producing high yield. Therefore decreasing sorghum plant density in mixture reduced the total
yield. But, soybean presence in forage improved the protein content of forage. Moreover, 33% soybean rate in
mixed crop produced high total CP yield as much as sole sorghum promising an expectation in enhancing animal
performance due to slight decreases in NDF and ADF contents compared to pure sorghum.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Tarla Bitkileri / Field Crops |
Authors | |
Publication Date | December 31, 2017 |
Submission Date | September 8, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | October 24, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 7 Issue: 4 |