| Alternative production of forages in periods of scarcity, especially during the winter, is expressively important for grazing of beef and dairy cattle in Brazil. The current work aimed to evaluate the influence of nitrogen fertilization on the production and nutritional value of ryegrass forage (cv. Barjumbo). The experiment was carried out on the winter seasons of 2009 and 2010, at the experimental area of UTFPR, Dois Vizinhos - PR, Brazil. The design consisted of randomized blocks with four N rates (0; 40; 80 and 120 kg ha-1) and three replicates. Each plot measured 5x5 m, with 20 cm row spacing and 2.5 cm between plants, totaling 20 kg ha-1 of viable seeds. It was determined the dry matter production, crude protein level, total accumulation of crude... |
