Proximal analysis and performance of five native species with forage value

The objective of this study was to evaluate the establishment, growth, performance and nutritive value of five native species with forage value (Cenchrus clandestinus, Philoglossa mimuloides, Philoglossa sp., Trifolium dubium, and Trifolium repens). The experiment was conducted in the district of Molinopampa (Peru), where 30 m2 plots were installed. Plant height was measured monthly until 90 days. The material was cut at ground level, weighed, dried and green forage and dry matter performances were determined. The nutritional value of the samples was made following AOAC processing. The results show that the highest percentage of establishment was achieved by T. repens (89.51%). Plant height showed that P. mimuloides and Philoglossa sp. registered their highest growth between the 30th and 60th day after establishment, they were also the species with the highest levels of green forage (7.46 and 8.04 kg/ m2) and dry matter (8.58 and 8.90 t/ha). In terms of nutritional value, T. dubium and C. clandestinus recorded the highest levels of protein and fiber, respectively, while Philoglossa species have higher digestibility.