July 2022

Biochemical evaluation of autoclaved and solid state fermented tropical pasture grasses

Grass constitutes the nutritional basis for most livestock, whether domesticated or wildlife. The present study evaluates the enhancement of the nutritional value of five different pasture grasses: Palisade grass (Urochloa brizantha), Biscuit grass (Paspalum vaginatum), Giant star grass (Cynodon plectostachyus), Goose grass (Eleusine indica), and Stubborn grass (Sida acuta) for use as animal feeds and xylanase...

Author(s): Theresa Ezedom, Egoamaka Egbune, Marian Ehikordi, Nwabuaku Ezeugo, Favour Eledu, Juliet Esiete, Joan Eriamiator, Oluchukwu Ezeugo, Charity Friday, Chidiebere Egholenwa, Ernest Ekene, Success Efemevotor and Nyerhovwo Tonukari