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Research note: Level of nitrogen fertilization and the dry matter yield of Digitaria eriantha cv. Irene in the Transvaal middleveld
Author
Pieterse, P.A.
Rethman, N.F.G.
Publisher
African Journal of Range & Forage Science
Publication Year
1995
Body

N fertilizer was applied as a single dressing in spring at 0, 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 kg N ha?1 a?1 to an established Digitaria eriantha pasture, previously used as a hay crop. The only significant increase in dry matter (DM) yield was obtained with 80 kg ha?1 a?1. The DM production per unit of nitrogen (N) applied also reached a maximum with 80 kg N ha?1 a?1. The distribution of rainfall also influenced DM yield.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
African Journal of Range & Forage Science
Keywords
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