Selecting for palatability in festuca arundinacea schreb
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Publisher
Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1988
Body
Plants of numerous Festuca arundinacea cultivars and strains were evaluated for palatability, using two methods; a relative softness of leaf technique and a grazing technique. The softness of leaf technique, as measured by hand, provided a useful method to distinguish palatable from unpalatable plants. Grazing trials have confirmed a preference for soft?leafed plants selected in this way.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.