Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Vol. 11 No. 03 (2024): Journal of Tropical Crop Science

Production of Sorghum Seed and Straw Biomass for Feed as Affected by Different Harvesting Ages

Nazla Iftikhar (Unknown)
Panca Dewi Manu Hara Karti (Unknown)
Nur Rochmah Kumalasari (Unknown)
Luki Abdullah (Unknown)
Amalia, Ghina Tazkia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2024

Abstract

This study evaluated the sorghum “Samurai Two” production for feed harvested at different times after planting during the rainy season. A randomized block design was employed with five groups and five treatments representing different harvesting ages: 90, 95, 100, 105, and 110 days after planting. The variables measured included panicle length, weight, dry weight, seed dry weight per panicle, 1000-seed weight, number of seeds, dry seed production, total fresh and dry weight of panicles, moisture content, and total fresh and dry weight of straw biomass. Harvesting between 90 and 100 DAP resulted in a higher fresh and dry panicle weight, fresh and dry biomass, seed dry weight per panicle, 1000-seed weight, and dry seed production. The optimal seed production for “Samurai Two” occurred at 90 DAP during the rainy season. Conversely, harvesting at 95 DAP significantly increased straw biomass's total fresh and dry weight, with this age being optimal for straw biomass production.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agro

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Journal of Tropical Crop Science is an international journal publishing research related to tropical crops. Articles in the journal focus on in-vivo and in-vitro production and production environment, breeding, seed technology, physiology, postharvest, pest and pathology of cereals, vegetables, ...