Effect of maturity on the mineral content of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

dc.contributor.author	Kariuki, J N
dc.contributor.author	Gitau, G K
dc.contributor.author	Gachuiri, C K
dc.contributor.author	Tammings, S
dc.contributor.author	Irungu, K R G
dc.contributor.author	Muia, J M
dc.date.accessioned	2013-02-20T07:33:01Z
dc.date.issued	1999
dc.identifier.citation	Trop. Sci. 1999,39,56-61	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10392
dc.description.abstract	The effect of maturity on the mineral content of Bana and French varieties of Napier grass was assessed during the wet and dry seasons. The mineral content declined significantly with maturity except for Co. The effect of variety was significant for Ca, P, K, Fe and Mn. Season significantly influenced the levels of Mg, Cu, Mn and Zn. The mineral contents of the two varieties were similar and the levels were associated negatively with maturity. The levels of micro-minerals were below those desired for animal production.	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Napier grass	en
dc.subject	Minerals	en
dc.subject	Maturity	en
dc.subject	Season	en
dc.title	Effect of maturity on the mineral content of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum)	en
dc.type	Article	en
local.publisher	Departmeni of Animal Production	en

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