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Changes of biomass in some perennial grass species
Author
Rutherford, M. C.
Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1976
Body

Patterns of seasonal herbaceous biomass change in a burned, ungrazed savanna woodland are reported. A standard clipping technique was used and material formed in the current season was separated from that formed in the previous season for three perennial grass species: Brachiaria nigropedata, Andropogon gayanus and Aristida stipitata. Different regression formulae were applied to characterize seasonal trends in total biomass, decrease oí previos season's biomass during the growing season and increase in current season's biomass. Regression formulae were used in combination to determine pattern of decrease of current season's biomass.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Journal Name
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Keywords
Africa