Abstract
The investigation was carried out to analyse the proximate principles and nutrients of the Bamboo species and to standardize their lopping period. The five Bamboo species viz., Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees. D. strictus (Roxb.), D. hookeri var. parishii, B. arundinacea (L.) and B. nutans Wall. was harvested at monthly interval during the winter months - December, January and February. The study reveals that the Bamboo leaf contains 56.84 to 77.12 percent dry matter, 15.06 to 17.30 percent crude protein, 2.77 to 6.90% ether extract, 32.71 to 44.83% Nitrogen Free Extract. The study concludes that from fodder point of view B. arundinacea (L.) is the best species whereas mineral content are good in D. hamiltonii Nees. From the present study it is concluded that all the evaluated Bamboo species are good source of nutrients (dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, total ash and nitrogen free extract) and can be utilized to ameliorate the ever increasing forage shortage in the hill area.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
