Phenotypic variation of Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) across livestock production farms in Colombian highlands is explained by management and environment rather than genetic diversity
Javier Castillo Sierra, Ivania Cerón-Souza, Yesid Avellaneda Avellaneda, Edgar Augusto Mancipe Muñoz, Juan de Jesús Vargas Martínez
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Abstract
Context Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Morrone) is native to the Central African highlands and was introduced to Colombia in 1928 to feed animals. Despite its low genetic diversity and proven genetic clonality, this species has shown broad phenotypic variation and has become the primary forage resource for livestock production systems in the Colombian highlands. However, it is necessary to determine whether genetic diversity should be considered when designing management programs.Aims We aimed to determine which variables among location, altitude and population genetic structure explain the phenotypic variation of Kikuyu grass samples across livestock farms at high altitudes.Methods We used principal component analysis, redundancy analysis and partial redundancy analysis to understand the contribution of three explanatory variables (three high-altitude ranges, six locations and two or five genetic clusters) and 30 covariables (pasture management and soil traits of each farm) to explain 18 phenotypic variables of 146 Kikuyu grass samples from high-altitude livestock farms in Colombia.Key results All explanatory variables and covariables explained 39.1–41.5% of the phenotypic variation of Kikuyu grass in Colombia. However, the effect of the genetic structure based on two or five clusters was negligible. By comparison, locality, altitude and 13 covariables of productive system management and soil traits were significant.Conclusions Genetic population structure was insignificant in explaining the phenotypic variation of Kikuyu grass in Colombia.Implications Future research on Kikuyu grass in Colombia should focus on farm management variables and soil trait analyses.
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Crop and Pasture Science (formerly known as Australian Journal of Agricultural Research) is an international journal publishing outcomes of strategic research in crop and pasture sciences and the sustainability of farming systems. The primary focus is broad-scale cereals, grain legumes, oilseeds and pastures. Articles are encouraged that advance understanding in plant-based agricultural systems through the use of well-defined and original aims designed to test a hypothesis, innovative and rigorous experimental design, and strong interpretation. The journal embraces experimental approaches from molecular level to whole systems, and the research must present novel findings and progress the science of agriculture.
Crop and Pasture Science is read by agricultural scientists and plant biologists, industry, administrators, policy-makers, and others with an interest in the challenges and opportunities facing world agricultural production.
Crop and Pasture Science is published with the endorsement of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Academy of Science.