Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Sunita Kalita and Lakhyajyoti Borah

Abstract:
The present study was conducted to evaluate the chemical composition of Azolla caroliniana. For this Azolla was cultivated, harvested and sun dried for feeding livestock. The Azolla samples were analysed for Proximate principles. The dry matter content (%) of Azolla was 89.00 ± 0.52. The Crude Protein, Crude fibre, Ether extract, Organic matter content of Azolla (% of DM) were 23.59 ± 0.28, 14.03 ± 0.57, 3.23 ± 0.15, 78.39 ± 0.20 respectively. Neutral Detergent Fiber and Acid Detergent Fiber were found to be 42.14 ± 0.61 and 36.03 ± 0.29 respectively. The mineral profile revealed that Azolla (% of DM) contains Calcium 2.32 ± 0.06 and Phosphorus 0.34 ± 0.04. The chemical analysis revealed that Azolla is a good source of protein for livestock feeding.