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Lablab (Lablab purpureus), aerial part, fresh

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb  
Dry matter % as fed 22.1 7.3 12.6 40.4 23  
Crude protein % DM 18.4 3.1 12.5 24.3 92  
Crude fibre % DM 28.2 3.1 22.0 36.1 59  
NDF % DM 44.6 4.3 36.0 53.8 49  
ADF % DM 32.0 4.7 22.8 41.4 62  
Lignin % DM 7.2 1.8 4.6 10.7 21  
Ether extract % DM 2.6 0.7 1.7 3.9 27  
Ash % DM 11.1 2.0 7.1 16.2 79  
Water-soluble carbohydrates % DM 8.8       1  
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.2         *
               
Minerals Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb  
Calcium g/kg DM 13.0 3.5 7.4 21.8 36  
Phosphorus g/kg DM 2.9 0.8 1.9 5.5 36  
Potassium g/kg DM 22.9 7.1 10.4 35.4 19  
Sodium g/kg DM 1.7 0.6 1.0 2.1 3  
Magnesium g/kg DM 3.5 0.9 2.7 6.5 18  
Zinc mg/kg DM 57       1  
Copper mg/kg DM 31       1  
Iron mg/kg DM 504   175 833 2  
               
Amino acids Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb  
Arginine % protein 6.8       1  
Cystine % protein 0.9   0.7 1.0 2  
Glycine % protein 8.2       1  
Histidine % protein 4.2       1  
Isoleucine % protein 6.8       1  
Leucine % protein 10.4       1  
Lysine % protein 5.6   4.2 6.9 2  
Methionine % protein 1.1   0.9 1.3 2  
Phenylalanine % protein 2.2       1  
Threonine % protein 4.2   4.2 4.3 2  
Tryptophan % protein 2.0       1  
Tyrosine % protein 1.8       1  
Valine % protein 7.4       1  
               
Secondary metabolites Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb  
Tannins (eq. tannic acid) g/kg DM 13.7 6.7 7.8 21.0 3  
               
Ruminant nutritive values Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb  
OM digestibility, ruminants % 67.0         *
OM digestibility, ruminants (gas production) % 79       1  
Energy digestibility, ruminants % 64.0         *
DE ruminants MJ/kg DM 11.7         *
ME ruminants MJ/kg DM 9.2         *
Nitrogen digestibility, ruminants % 75.0       1  
a (N) % 24.8       1  
b (N) % 63.6       1  
c (N) h-1 0.140       1  
Nitrogen degradability (effective, k=4%) % 74         *
Nitrogen degradability (effective, k=6%) % 69         *

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

Ajayi et al., 2008; Ajayi et al., 2009; Ajayi et al., 2009; Barnes, 1999; Bayble et al., 2007; Brink et al., 1988; CIRAD, 1991; Contreras-Govea et al., 2011; Demeterova et al., 1991; Diaz et al., 2002; Fribourg et al., 1984; Fulkerson et al., 2007; Gowda et al., 2004; Heinritz et al., 2012; Iyeghe-Erakpotobor et al., 2008; Jingura et al., 2001; Lim Han Kuo, 1967; Linga et al., 2003; Melaku et al., 2003; Muir, 2002; Nagabhushanam et al., 1962; Ngongoni et al., 2008; Nworgu et al., 2005; Padilla et al., 2002; Pozy et al., 1996; Sen, 1938; Xandé et al., 1989

Last updated on 17/10/2014 17:16:49

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