Effect of different fertilizer rate (NPK) on the proximate compositions of Mulato II (Brachiaria hybrid) grass

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Effect of different fertilizer rate (NPK) on the proximate compositions of Mulato II (Brachiaria hybrid) grass

Maurine Bayubay-Abao, Gerald L. Seridon, Mauricio P. Bayubay
Int. J. Biosci. 22(6), 54-59, June 2023.
Copyright Statement: Copyright 2023; The Author(s).
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Abstract

The effect of different fertilizer rate (NPK) on the proximate compositions of Mulato II grass was assessed at Cagayan at the Integrated Farm of Cagayan State University Piat Campus from January-March 2021. Five  treatments were used as follows: T1 – 100% (80-60-90kg NPK ha-1) inorganic fertilizer; T2 – 25% (80-60-90kg NPK ha-1) inorganic fertilizer; T3 50% (80-60-90kg NPK ha-1) inorganic fertilizer; T4 – 75% (80-60-90kg NPK ha-1) inorganic fertilizer; T5 – Control. The experiment was laid out following the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three (3) replications. Based on the result, applying the recommended rate of inorganic fertilizer (80-60-90kg NPK ha-1) increases the percentage crude protein of Mulato II grass but yield no significant effect on the crude fiber, fat, ash and moisture.

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