How Watering Affects the Nutrients in Fodder Radish
Jim Crocker
27th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Study at University of KwaZulu-Natal shows water stress impacts fodder radish's nutritional value
- Moderate water stress improved fodder radish's nutritional quality and digestibility
- Different radish genotypes respond uniquely to water stress, affecting protein and mineral content
NutritionPlant ScienceAgriculture
References
Main Study
1) Water regimes in selected fodder radish (Raphanus sativus) genotypes: Effects on nutritional value and in vitro ruminal dry matter degradability.
Published 30th April, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29203
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