The Effects of Nitrogen and Vermicomposts Applied in Different Dosages and Combinations on the Triticale Silage (X Triticosecale Wittm.) Quality

Abstract

This research was conducted in 2019 and 2020 to determine the effects of different doses of nitrogenous and vermicompost on the quality of triticale in Erzurum arid conditions. In the experimental area, 5 doses of vermicompost (0, 2500, 5000, 7500 and 10000 kg ha -1) and 4 doses of nitrogen (0, 40, 80 and 120 kg N ha -1) were applied in combination in each block. The research was created with 3 replications according to the factorial arrangement in the Experimental Design of Randomized Complete Blocks. Dry matter ratio 38,30% -42,94%, crude protein rate 9.50%-12,28% by applying different amounts of nitrogen and vermicompost in silage triticale according to the findings obtained. ADF, NDF and RFV ratios varied between 22,44%-39,04%, 41,77-58,23%, 93,42-156,49%, respectively. While the pH of the triticale silage varied between 4,18-5,17, the physical evaluation quality class varied from low value to very good. When the results are evaluated as a whole, it comes to the forefront that vericompost applications alone do not have a significant effect, especially in terms of the quality of silage, using 80 kg N ha -1 of nitrogen together with different doses of worm fertilizers of 2500, 5000, 7500 and 10000 kg ha -1.