International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
VOLUME 25(19) (2024)
Nutrient Value in Leaves Indigofera zollingeriana Irradiated by Gamma Rays
M. P. Anugrah1, M. Nadir2, S. Syahrir2
1Graduate Student of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
2Departement of Nutrition and Animal Feed, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
Abstract
Indigofera zollingeriana is a legume plant that has the potential to become an alternative feed ingredient for livestock protein sources. The study aimed to determine the effect of various doses of gamma irradiation on the nutritional content of indigofera plants. The benefit of this research is the genetic improvement of feed crops through gene mutation using nuclear technology for plant cultivation. The study used a randomized block design (RBD) for the experimental design in the field consisting of 5 treatment levels, namely the dose of gamma irradiation 0 Gy (Control), 50 Gy, 100 Gy, 150 Gy, and 200 Gy on Indigofera zollingeriana plant seeds. The planting plots consisted of three groups and each treatment was analyzed three replicates as samples. Data analysis conducted using analysis of variance using the SPSS application. Analysis of variance showed that the effect of gamma irradiation on the nutrient content of Indigofera zollingeriana leaves had a significant effect on crude fiber and crude fat but no significant effect on crude protein content. Based on the results of this study, the highest irradiation dose of 200 Gy showed the best nutrient content for livestock productivity
Keywords: Indigofera zollingeriana, Gamma Rays, Nutrient, Feed
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