Abstract

                                Six cultures of Cenchrus grass were compared with the variety Co-1 based on nutritional and antinutritional factors. The culture CAZRI 75 recorded highest crude protein content. Crude fibre was highest in CAZRI 1263. Dry matter production was highest in the culture CAZRI 1128. Analysis of mineral content has revealed culture CAZRI 75 to have highest inorganic phosphorus and potassium contents. CAZRI 1263 and CAZRI 1128 recorded highest calcium and magnesium contents respectively. The check variety Co-1 had the lowest oxalate content. Co-1, CAZRI 1106 and CAZRI 75 recorded highest thiamine, riboflavin and carotene contents respectively. Micronutrients iron, zinc and manganese were highest in Co- 1, while CAZRI 1263 recorded highest copper content

Key words : Cenchrus, Nutritional and Antinutritional Factors