PHENOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF MARALFALFA GRASS (Pennisetum sp.) CULTIVATED IN THE MEXICAN SOUTHEAST

Abstract

Objective: with the objective of generating information in relation to the production of this pasture, in this work we have studied the phenological development and the amount of biomass produced under the conditions of the Mexican southeast. Design / Methodology / Approach: Under this premise and; by evaluating two establishment techniques (staked and crossed), different doses of nitrogen fertilization (100, 150, 200 kg/urea/ha^-1) and two cutting ages (60 and 90 days). Results The results showed that statistically whatever the planting method, the fertilization dose and age of cut is equal (P> 0.05) the graphs prove that if there is a difference and very marked, the planted seed stands out with a little more production of 100 tons of biomass per hectare; with a fertilization based on 200kg/urea/ha^-1. Findings / conclusions: With the sowing of maralfalfa in a staked form and the application of 200 kg of urea per ha^-1, it is possible to obtain up to 10.53 ton/ha^-1 of green forage.