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Agathi
Agathi (Sesbania grandiflora) Pers.) is a legume tree used for fodder in humid tropical regions.It is a fast-growing perennial, deciduous or evergreen legume tree, up to 10-15 m height. Its lifespan is about 20 years. Its roots are heavily nodulated and some floating roots may develop in waterlogged conditions. The trunk is straight with few branches.
| Scientific name | Sesbania grandiflora |
| Important features | This tree grows throughout the year even in less fertile and saline soils, is drought resistant, and suitable for all livestock, but highly preferred by small ruminants. It is fast growing. It must constitute only 8-10% of the feed. Its protein content is about 25%. |
| Varieties | Local selection |
| Planting methods | Though preferably planted in June-August, it also grows throughout the year under irrigated conditions. About 7.5-8.0 kg seed/ha is planted either at 1 m distance or at 1m × 1m spacing. It can also be transplanted with nursery raised seedlings. |
| Farm Yard Manure (tons/ha) | 20-25 ton before planting. |
| Fertilizer requirement (kg/ha) | 10 kg N: 20 kg P: 12.5 kg K at planting to be followed with 12.5 kg P every two years. |
| Irrigation | At planting and every 10 days depending on soil moisture. |
| Harvest | First cutting at 5-6 months and subsequent cutting after 50-60 days. |
| Green fodder yield (tons/ha) | 50-60 ton annually. |
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