Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira (Dec 2022)

Forage potential of sugarcane cultivars in the Caparaó “Capixaba” region

  • Marcia Braga Pereira,
  • Luis Moreira de Araujo Junior,
  • Liana Niyireth Valero Carvajal,
  • Vinicius Agnolette Capelini,
  • Leandro Pin Dalvi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-3921.pab2022.v57.03021
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 57

Abstract

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Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the quantitative characteristics of stems and forage production of sugarcane cultivars for use as dairy cattle feed in the Caparaó “Capixaba” region, located in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The RB867515, RB835486, RB855536, SP801842, and Palito cultivars were evaluated under field conditions. RB867515 stood out for the highest values of stem productivity (269.09±45.90 Mg ha-1) and juice (339.92±52.90 L Mg-1), also showing the highest total soluble solids (°Brix) values, being, therefore, the cultivar with the greatest forage potential for the region.

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