Mixed Cropping of Dwarf Napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott) with Indigofera (Indigofera zollingeriana) using an Alley Cropping System

Background: Mixed cropping of forage grasses and legumes can potentially improve the performance herbivores. However, feasibility mixed-cropped with should be examined at different plant densities. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate growth characters chemical composition in dwarf napiergrass ( Pennisetum purpureum cv. Mott) Indigofera zollingeriana ) grown using alley cropping. Methods: Three densities Indigofera, i.e ., high density (2 1 plants m -2 , respectively); medium (1.33 low (1 respectively) were applied under rainfed conditions Makassar. Results: Plant significantly affected characteristics, such as height tiller (p<0.05), non-significantly branch (p>0.05) Indigofera. did not affect yielding ability first defoliation annual total yields (p>0.05), except second when dry matter production peaked treatment (p<0.05). In terms composition, fiber concentrations acid detergent neutral fiber, which lowest The lignin cellulose tended lower densities, but differences significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: We consider that systems for are suitable if employed region.