Abstract

DIAS, P.F.; SOUTO, S.M.  and  FRANCO, A.A.. Young leguminous tree introduced into Tifton-85 pastures with animals. Arch. zootec. [online]. 2009, vol.58, n.222, pp.203-210. ISSN 1885-4494.

The introduction of unprotected young plants of 16 leguminous tree species into bermuda grass cv. Tifton-85 pastures under grazing was evaluated in four different moments of the year at the Seropedica Municipality, RJ. Nine variables related to length and number of sproutings were used for the evaluations before and after animal grazing. Difference among treatments means for each variable, calculated by Bonferroni confidence intervals, revealed that jurema preta (Mimosa tenuiflora) presented the difference smallest on length and number of sproutings after grazing. The results confirm the recommendation of jurema preta as the tree legume with the highest chances of successful growth for studied region, always the introduction into the pastures is to be made without grazing protection.

Keywords : Acceptability; Bermuda grass; Gliricídia sepium; Mimosa tenuiflora; Sproutings.

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