The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-
associated protein 9 (Cas9) mediated-genome editing has evolved into a powerful tool that …

Pastures based on perennial monocotyledonous plants are the principal source of nutrition
for ruminant livestock in tropical and subtropical areas across the globe. The Urochloa …

Poaceae, among the most abundant plant families, includes many economically important
polyploid species, such as forage grasses and sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). These species …

Abstract Background and Aims The grass genus Urochloa (Brachiaria) sensu lato includes
forage crops that are important for beef and dairy industries in tropical and sub-tropical …

Grass constitutes the nutritional basis for most livestock, whether domesticated or wildlife.
The present study evaluates the enhancement of the nutritional value of five different pasture …

Exploring improved tropical forages is considered to be an important approach in delivering
quality and consistent feed options for dairy cattle in tropical and subtropical regions. The …

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) is one of the most important tropical forage
crops currently under study. The present study evaluates the enhancement of nutritional …

The livestock performance in tropical regions has been limited by environmental conditions
that causes heat stress and favors the development of parasites and diseases, impairing …

Adoption of improved pastures coupled with intensified management provide quality
pastures in adequate quantities and thus improve livestock productivity. While pasture …

Defoliation is an inevitable abiotic stress for forage and turf grasses because harvesting,
grazing, and mowing are general processes for their production and management …