Yolk carotenoid profile reflects the hen diet when corn grain is only source of carotenoids, but origin and processing may affect utilization. In present study, 2 commercial dent hybrids differing in hardness (soft- hard-type) were dried at low (40°C) high (85°C) temperature ground through a 5- 9-mm sieve to investigate their effects on bioavailability laying hens. With 3 hens per cage, 168 Lohmann Brown allocated 8 dietary treatments (2 × drying temperatures grinding sieves) completely...

This study investigated the effects of supplementing laying hen's diet with vitamin A (5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 IU/kg) trace minerals (Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe Se) in inorganic organic form on carotenoid content deposition efficiency egg yolk. Hen's consisted two commercial dent corn hybrids (soft- hard-type), which differed their profile. The feeding trial was conducted 252 Lohmann Brown hens allocated 84 cages that were randomly assigned to 12 dietary treatments (2 × 3 levels 2 mineral forms). After...

Three winter wheat cultivars were grown under low-N and high-N fertilization rates over two growing seasons. In spite of smaller 1000-grain weight, the produced higher grain yields as well N trace element concentrations in both Trace increments with rate averaged 14.0% for Fe, 9.2% Zn, 19.7% Mn, 13.2% Cu, 15.1% Ni, 23.0% Cd. Only Na concentration was unaffected by fertilization, whereas Pb Cr below detection limits. Absolutely small, but significant differences existed among tested all...

This study investigated the effects of supplementing diets consisting two dent corn hybrids (soft- and hard-type) with different amounts rapeseed oil (2, 3 4%) (0.05%) or without emulsifier (Lysoforte®Extended, Kemin, USA) on content deposition carotenoids in egg yolk. The feeding trial was conducted 216 Lohmann Brown laying hens which were by three located 72 cages. cages randomly assigned to 12 dietary treatments (2 × levels 2 levels), resulting 6 (replicates) per each treatment. After...

Investigations were carried out at the experimental field of Faculty Agriculture in Zagreb growing seasons 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 with aim to determine influence seeding rate fungicide treatment upon yield components spelt (Triticum spelta L.). The trial included two cultivars: Nirvana Ostro, three rates: 200, 300, 400 germinated seeds/m2, a (tebuconazole). Cultivar produced significantly higher grain both years, number spikelets per spike, mass spike. Ostro had crude proteins content, 1000...

Maize hybrids with higher vitreousness contain a carotenoid content; however, the relationship between profile and physical chemical properties related to has not been investigated. The aim of this study was investigate among (kernel size, hardness, density bulk density), macronutrient composition (crude protein fat, starch, amylose, amylopectin zein) (individual, total, α- β-branch carotenoids xanthophylls) in grain 15 maize hybrids. tested displayed high variability for most analyzed...

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is an important silage crop and has increasing popularity because of the need for relatively smaller quantities water per unit dry matter production compared to maize. Regarding high feed costs protein supplementations, legumes can be used in livestock nutrition their content and, thus, providing cost savings. Since have low yield, acceptable forage yield quality obtained from intercropping cereals legumes, sole crops. In this study, sweet climbing bean...

Abstract Subapical ears are largely responsible for grain yield variations in prolific maize ( Zea mays L.) grown under conditions favourable the expression of prolificacy trait, but limited information exists on components contributing to responses. A field experiment was conducted determine apical and subapical ear after various pollination treatments at two plant populations. Hybrid Pioneer 3733 perfect stands 71 428 35 714 plants ha −1 . Three were carried out: (i) free pollination; (ii)...

Winter wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars may differ in grain quality responses to nitrogen (N) and fungicide applications, the two most important management inputs temperate climates of Europe. Limited information is available on N effects Croatia, where crop widely grown under low without application. Field experiments were conducted during three years evaluate (tebuconazol applied around heading) fertilization rates six winter cultivars. Most failed achieve minimum breadmaking...

Abstract Foliar fungicides are important management inputs for winter wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) in high‐yielding areas of Europe, but their effectiveness may interact with cultivar selection and nitrogen (N) fertilization. No information is available on the potential use reducing yield losses from foliar diseases Croatia, where crop extensively grown under low N inputs. Field experiments were conducted during 2000–02 to evaluate agronomic responses six cultivars fungicide application...

Maize forage is poor in protein content which shows its low quality and nutritive value. Regarding to high feed costs of supplementations, legumes can be used livestock nutrition for their and, thus, providing cost savings. Since have dry matter yield, acceptable yield obtained from intercropping cereals compared with sole crops. In this study, maize (Zea mays L.) climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris were intercropped different sowing densities monocropping equivalents tested determine the best...

In order to achieve a high-quality product, sweet corn should be harvested at the optimal stage of maturity. The taste depends largely on kernel moisture (KM) and total sugars (TS) content while its health properties are attributed phenols (TPH) antioxidant activity (AO). This study aimed estimate quality in sugary (su1) hybrids based maximum chemical compounds change during maturation. During two growing seasons, five harvests by year were made 2-day intervals from 17 25 days after...

is currently being used for soil improvement; however, owing to its rapid growth and high productivity, it may have value as feed ruminants, although this has not been well studied. Thus, research aimed evaluate the silage quality of