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A preliminary evaluation of rose clover (trifolium hirtum all.) and cupped clover (trifolium cherleri l.) as pasture legumes in the cereal areas of the winter rainfall region
Author
Wassermann, V. D.
Wicht, J. E.
Publisher
Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Publication Year
1972
Body

The results of the first field trials with two relatively new pasture legumes, Trifolium hirtum and T. cherleri, introduced in 1966, arc presented. The main aspects dealt with are adaptability to dry conditions, response to mechanical defoliation and their nutritive value. Results obtained thus far suggest that f. hirtum is a particularly valuable addition to the range of pasture legumes for the winter rainfall region, mainly because of its drought resistance and its ability to ?recover after defoliation.

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