Effect of plant density on the growth of grasses and legumes for ruminants’ production

Abstract Grasses and legumes are the two most significant plant species utilized as animal feed. Each of them has a special set advantages that make it suitable for distinct use. Thus, objectives this research work were to (i) evaluate effects planting density on growth development grasses, (ii) examine nutritional status grasses ruminant production. Five subjected 10 cm, 20 cm 30 in RCBD with three replications. ANOVA indicated there highly differences (P<0.001) all parameters measured. The was also found have effect internode (P<0.05) stem diameter number stems. Species by interaction had only length. There decrease morphological traits biomass yields increased. mineral elements proximate composition. Increase decreased performance species. both at spacing will be more beneficial feed