A study on introduction of Pennisetum purpureum cv.Guiminying

A series of studies on performances of Pennisetum purpureum cv.Guiminying introduced from Taiwan in 2003 were conducted, including the plot, field and production trials. The results showed that P. purpureum cv.Guiminying had a wide adaptability, cold resistance and high yield. The average of annual hay yield of P. purpureum cv.Guiminying was 35.75 tha-1, increased by 33.59% and 53.19% compared with control (P. purpureum cv.Mott)(P. americanumP. purureum) cv.Guimu No.1 (26.76 tha-1) and P. purpureum cv.Huanan (23.34 tha-1), respectively. In addition, as P. purpureum Schum cv.Guiminying grew fast and grass was soft. Furthermore, The protein and amino acids contents of this variety were higher by 10.5% and 7.89%, respectively. Therefore,P. purpureum cv.Guiminying has a higher nutritive value than other comparisons and it should be one of excellent forages in the subtropical region.