The effects of applications of biuret to Digitaria swazilandenis, Cynodon dactylon, Eragrostis curvula and sugarcane are described. Slight leaf tip?burn was observed in the cases of the Digitaria, Cynodon and Eragrostis a few days after application of the biuret but sugarcane was not affected. The results show that crude biuret can be used effectively as a source of nitrogen by pastures, lawn grasses and sugarcane. Crude biuret is sometimes included in the rations of ruminants to provide extra protein in the diet. Should any biuret pass out unchanged in the dung or urine it would be beneficial rather than detrimental to veld or pasture.
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.