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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Low mimosine content and nutrient-rich foliage of two Leucaena leucocephala varieties: a potential fodder resource in Mediterranean agroforestry systems

Emilio BadalamentiAntonella MaggioAngelo DardiAntonio Palumbo-piccionelloTommaso La Mantia

subject

woody speciesSettore AGR/05 - Assestamento Forestale E Selvicolturaanimal nutritionfodder legumetoxicityPlant ScienceSettore CHIM/06 - Chimica OrganicaHPLCEcology Evolution Behavior and Systematics

description

Leucaena leucocephala is worldwide used for wood production, reforestation and for feeding livestock. To assess the potential use of leucaena for animal nutrition, we analysed the composition of methanolic extracts of leaf samples of two varieties occurring in Sicily (Mediterranean area), also determining the presence of mimosine.

https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19763399