The influence of sward competition on shoot growth and development in Senecio retrorsus, D.C.
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Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
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1971
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In each of two seasons the growth form of Senecio retrorsus plants in Natal Tall Grassveld differed in accordance with the degree of utilization of the grasses and thus the degree of competition offered. In rested veld the main stems of seedlings and mature plants were long and spindly while those in frequently clipped veld were robust and short stemmed. The development of reproductive structures occurred earlier in plants grown in clipped veld. Judicious veld management alone is not considered a solution to the Senecio problem.
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English
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Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
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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.