Sheep and cattle farmers need pastoral systems that are more productive and environmentally sustainable. The role that high feeding value herb and legume forage species can play in the farms of the future is highlighted. It is shown that species such as chicory (Cichorium intybus), plantain (Plantago lanceolata), red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (T.repens) can provide live weigh...

Inulin is a labile polyfructose polymer found in many sources as chicory, artichoke and dahlia roots. It ́s derived FOS (Fructo-OligoSaccharides) are produced using endo-inulinases or alternatively with less expensive and safe catalysts such as phosphoric and citric acids with good yields. Inulin and FOS deserve an important role against some diseases as colon cancer because can be selectively f...

In Slovenia only recently entomopathogenic nematodes were recorded for the first time. In the beginning of 2007, the presence of Steinernema affine was confirmed. During the further investigations in the same year Steinernema feltiae was recorded on the arable field near Cerknica. In the previous year this field was planted with chicory. In Slovenia, until now the entomopathogenic nematodes had...

Small food plots are commonly used for managing wildlife and are often planted with high quality forages like ryegrass, clovers, chicory, or even alfalfa. These plots supplement wildlife nutritional needs during times when forage and browse is short or has poor quality. For example, alfalfa, lab lab, or millet food plots can provide high quality forage during summer months when whitetail does a...

Root colonization by plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can be increased depending on the type of rhizosphere. The aim of the present study was to determine fluorescent Pseudomonad diversity in lettuce, parsley, arugula and chicory. Roots from these rhizospheres were sampled at different properties of small commercial producers in Campinas, state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. In the diversity ...