Chemical composition and palatability of some species of halophytes

This article presents the results of an experiment in irrigated feed production under conditions of the Kyzyl Kum desert with the use of artesian mineralized water. The results of a study of halophyte palatability to astrakhan sheep showed that hay of Atriplex nitens , Kochia scoparia , and Suaeda altissima was consumed rather well (55–77.3%) and satisfactorily. However, the palatability of Climacoptera lanata proved to be the lowest, i.e., only 16.0%. Climacoptera lanata is known to accumulate in its phytomass up to 40% of salts. In the authors’ opinion, that is why its palatability was the lowest. After it was washed with warm water, the palatability of Climacoptera lanata increased to 79.13%.

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