Dry matter production of Leucaena leucocephala in different harvest ages and seasons under an artisan irrigation system

To evaluate dry matter yield of Leucaena leucocephala under drip irrigation system, it was carried out a trial in Zamurito's area, Municipality of Buchivacoa, Falcon state, Venezuela. The experimental area was 1.500 m2, irrigated by means of a handmade dripping system, with a consuming water use of 4 mm/day, watering sheet of 54 mm/irrigation, and an application frequency of 3 days. The variables were: yield and composition of dry matter (DM). The experimental area had four replicates and randomly distributed, according to the following treatments: Harvest ages: 60, 75, 90, 105, and 120 days, and season of the year: end of rainy season (ERS), and dry season (DS). Results showed that both yield and distribution of DM in both seasons and cutting ages were highly significant (P