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The influence of time of defoliation on the vigour of a tall grassveld sward in the next season
Author
Rethman, N. F. G.
de V. Booysen, P.
Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1968
Body

The time of defoliation exercised a significant influence on both the production of the sward and the regrowth potential of Themeda triandra in the season subsequent to treatment. In the spring following treatment the regrowth potential of T. triandra and the actual sward regrowth followed similar trends. Highest spring yields were obtained after a cut during spring and summer while much lower yields were obtained following a cut during autumn and winter.

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