Assessment of Guinea Grass Panicum maximum under Silvopastoral Systems in Combination with Two Management Systems in Orellana Province, Ecuador

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Simple Summary Livestock activity plays a crucial role in the Amazon region of Ecuador. However, the rapid expansion of extensive pastures has led to serious problems in the environment. Grasses, such as Panicum maximum, are widely used by producers in Orellana Province, but poor management practices have resulted in inefficient production systems, as evidenced by decreased yield. Our study demonstrates that in silvopastoral systems, resources are used very efficiently, and growing conditions are improved, leading to greater productive responses. Furthermore, we observed that guinea grass responded well in silvopastoral systems. Therefore, these plants should be managed through well-planned grazing to achieve a high yield and better chemical composition. Abstract Climate change has increased the interannual and seasonal variation in the average temperature and precipitation rate, which determine forage availability globally. Similar patterns of change have occurred in tropical regions, and Ecuador is no exception. This region includes other influencing factors, such as the conversion of tropical forests to extensive pastures. Therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate guinea grass (Panicum maximum) cultivated under silvopastoral systems with different management strategies in both of the seasons of the study region in Ecuador (rainy season and dry season). A randomized complete block design was used for the experiment, with three repetitions and three treatments. Agronomic measures, forage production, chemical composition, animal responses, and soil properties were evaluated …

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2021

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