The Usefulness of Mixtures with Festulolium braunii for the Regeneration of Grassland under Progressive Climate Change

The climate warming and changes in weather patterns Europe are negatively affecting the structure of grassland swards. disappearance valuable forage grasses can be observed. Therefore, order to keep productivity high, high-yielding good quality that resistant being sought. At moment there few publications which present long-term influence changing conditions on meadow sward its fodder value. This study aimed assess suitability grass mixtures with Festulolium braunii for renewal by full tillage organic soil, taking into account atmospheric conditions. experiments were carried out years 2009–2018 a complex located soil Randow river valley, near Ramin (Germany). Grassland restoration was method cultivation three different proportions Lolium perenne (the existing eliminated seeds new mix sown). established using random blocks four repetitions Detailed studies included: floristic composition sward, fresh dry mass yields, content of: crude protein, soluble sugars, raw fiber, net energy NEL (net lactation) concentration. braunii, Poa pratensis, Dactylis glomerata, Phleum pratense proved more low temperatures winter excess water spring than perenne. largest production potential found high tolerates varied unfavorable (frosts during snowless winters, frosts waterlogging, droughts) very well provides stable yield (favourably affected carbohydrate protein sward). perenne, other hand, decreases share under