Abstract
A study was conducted with the objective to identify adaptable and chemical composition of Lablab varieties. Three Lablab Beresa-17, Gabis-55 and Local variety +were tested in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The result revealed that date of maturity was significantly (p 0.05) differ among the tested varieties. The analyzed chemical compositions indicated, Beresa-17 variety had the highest in Organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and dry matter (DM) and less in acid detergent fiber (ADF), acid detergent lignin (ADL), and total ash content (TASH) content while, Gabis-55 was highest in acid detergent lignin (ADL) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) and less in crude protein (CP) content. The local variety had the highest in neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and total ash content (TASH) and less in dry matter (DM) content than the rest varieties. The result of this study implied that Gabis-55 variety was adapted and being productive regarding the plant height, biomass yield and seed yield of each variety, which is hopeful to fill the gap of low quantity feed. In addition to the nutritional values were promising particularly the crude protein (CP), Dry matter (DM) and Organic Matter (OM) content in Beresa-17 variety. Based on its adaptability, high biomass yield, high seed yield, good CP, DM and OM of Gais -55 is recommended for further promotion in the midland of East Guji zone.
Highlights
Ethiopia owns the largest livestock population among African countries [1], and has high potential in livestock genetic resources [2]
The results showed that days to 50% flowering, plant height, pod per plant, pod length per plant, fresh biomass yield and seed yield were not significantly (p>0.05) differ between treatments
The highest plant height was measured from Gabis-55 variety (138 cm) followed by Beresa-17 (126.6 cm) while, the shortest plant height was obtained from genotype local (112.8 cm)
Summary
Ethiopia owns the largest livestock population among African countries [1], and has high potential in livestock genetic resources [2]. The productivity of livestock is below the African average due to inadequate supply of feed and poor feeding practice [4]. The amount of feed and its quality are the key determinant of the livestock sector in Ethiopia [5], as it affects animal production and productivity [6]. To combat the livestock feed shortage, the use of improved forage plants as a feed source is recommended [7]. This has limited the performance of animals [7]. The introduction of high yielding, drought, and disease tolerant and wide agro-ecology adapted forage is a way to enhance livestock production and productivity [8]
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