Factors Affecting The Productivity Of Elephant Grass,
2025
The West of Scotland College
Factors Affecting The Productivity Of Elephant Grass, G.E D. Tiley
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) is a highly productive and palatable fodder which is widely grown in the tropics (Bogdan, 1977). Optimum utilisation of its production potential is, however, limited by management factors which are associated with plant form and growth habit (Horrell and Tiley, 1970). These factors were studied in a series of trials at Kawanda Research Station, Kampala, Uganda (0°27'N, 32°30'E). A summary of the princi pal results is given.
Effect Of Fall/Winter Harvest On Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) Productivity And Persistence In A Mediterranean Climate,
2025
University of California
Effect Of Fall/Winter Harvest On Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) Productivity And Persistence In A Mediterranean Climate, V L. Marble, C A. Schoner Jr, G Peterson
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
In California alfalfa fields are grazed or harvested one or more times after the last normal season harvest (LNSH). Schoner (1981) reported that one LNSH 30 days after the last (6th) harvest reduced yield for semidonnant (SD) WL 318 and very nondormant (VND) CUF 101 9 % over three years. With two harvests, losses were similar (12 % ) for WL 318, but doubled (27 %) for CUF 101. Worker and Marble (1987) found ( 10 annual harvests) no reduction in yield, vigor or stand with either one or two fall/winter (F /W) harvests if a 45 day rest was …
Time Effect Of Top-Dressing On Yield And Quality Of Pangola Grass At Different Growth Seasons In Taiwan,
2025
Taiwan Livestock Research Institute
Time Effect Of Top-Dressing On Yield And Quality Of Pangola Grass At Different Growth Seasons In Taiwan, Yeong-Chyn Wang
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Pangola grass (Digitaria decumbens) is one of two major forage grasses in Taiwan. Usually, top-dressing of fertilizer after clipping will not be performed under no irrigation until rain comes. Thus, the dressing practice in the regeneration period is occasionally delayed several weeks just for waiting rainfall. Whether the delay of top-dressing will affect forage yield and quality of pangola grass becomes an interesting question. In order to understand the effects of time and amount of topdressing on forage yield and quality of pangola grass, a 2-year field experiment was conducted.
Autumn Management Of Lucerne,
2025
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Autumn Management Of Lucerne, S J. Herbert, M Dempsey, D Cooley, G V. Litchfield
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Past recommendations for lucernc autumn cutting management in the Northern USA have suggested a 'critical period' of 4-6 weeks growth prior to the first killing frost as necessary for long-term lucerne survival. Research had indicated that this period of growth prior to frost enabled plants to build up carbohydrate reserves to carry them through winter and provide energy for regrowth in spring (Smith, 1972). If an autumn cut was desired, it was recommended it should be taken after the killing frost so that stand vigor and longevity is maintained. Inappropriate management may reduce plant vigor, and increase susceptibility to Fusarium …
Increasing The White Clover Content In Pasture By Overseeding And Management,
2025
Research Institute for Improvement of Agricultural Lands
Increasing The White Clover Content In Pasture By Overseeding And Management, I Rais, J Kralovec, J Radej
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
The aim of our research was to increase the content of white clover in pasture sward by a direct drilling and by different management under two levels of nitrogen fertilization.
Effects Of Cutting Height On Forage Yield And Quality Of Napier Grasses,
2025
Taiwan Livestock Research
Effects Of Cutting Height On Forage Yield And Quality Of Napier Grasses, F H. Hsu, K Y. Hong, M C. Lee
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) is a tall and C4 grass. 11 produces the highest dry matter yield among grasses. Tt is one of the two major species grown as forage crops in Taiwan. Several new lines of napier grasses have been selected to grow in Taiwan recently. In order to understand how to manage the new lines of napier grasses, we conducted a three-year experiment to determine effects of cutting height on forage quality and dry matter production of napier grasses.
Response To Cutting Frequency And Persistency Of Alfalfa Varieties Bred In Japan,
2025
National Grassland Research Institute
Response To Cutting Frequency And Persistency Of Alfalfa Varieties Bred In Japan, F Fujimoto, K Yamashita, M Kanbe, S Inami
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
In wanner region of Japan, alfalfa growing is going to spread for the need of high quality forage. Suitable cutting frequency with an adapted variety is the important key to success of alfalfa growing in these districts. Breeding of alfalfa varieties adapted to warmer Japan started in 1964 and two varieties, Natsuwakaba and Tachiwakaba, were released from Aichi-ken Agricultural Research Center up to this time. Other promising strains are also on the breeding program. Response to cutting frequencies and persistency of these varieties were studied, and comparing with two American varieties, their adaptability to wanner region of Japan was clarified.
Response Of A Pennisteum Interspecific Hybrid And Local Cultivar Millo Blanco, Sorhum Biocolor L. Moench, To Cutting Intervals And Locations,
2025
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Response Of A Pennisteum Interspecific Hybrid And Local Cultivar Millo Blanco, Sorhum Biocolor L. Moench, To Cutting Intervals And Locations, A Sotomayor-Rios, S Torres-Cardona, W Hanna, A Quiles-Belen
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Napiergrass, Pennisetum purpureum (2n = 28), a robust perennial tropical cullivar, has a potential dry matter yield (DMY) of over 35,000 kg ha·1 yr·1 under intensive cutting management. Its digestibility, however, is lower than other tropical species and does not breed true from seed. Despite these drawbacks, it is a useful male parent for the development of interspecific hybrids with Pearl Millet, Pennisetum glaucum (2n = 14). Cytoplasmic male-sterile lines of Pearl Millet, crossed with Napiergrass result in an excellent interspecific triploid hybrid (3x = 21) which is seed propagated (Hanna and Monson, 1980). These triploid interspecific hybrids arc highly …
Floristic Development Of Sown Grasses In Dependence Of The Seed Mixture And Sowing Procedure On A Riverside Grassland Area Endangered By Flood,
2025
Martin Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg
Floristic Development Of Sown Grasses In Dependence Of The Seed Mixture And Sowing Procedure On A Riverside Grassland Area Endangered By Flood, H M. Bischoff, K Richter
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Some of the most important grassland sites in the GDR are riverside areas. Nearly two thirds of these grasslands are situated in the dike foreland, where they are often but irregularly flooded. Herc, the plant populations have been adapted to the conditions of flood and only seldom do they provide the requirements of productive cattle. Agropyron repens became the main species on numerous areas. To a high degree, yields and feed quality are influenced by time, duration and frequency of the floods and, above all, by silt sedimentation. This grassland has been investigated in model-, plot- and large scale experiments …
Meadow And Pasture Renovation In Some Parts Of Czechoslovakia,
2025
Regional Station and Pizen and Prague
Meadow And Pasture Renovation In Some Parts Of Czechoslovakia, J Radej, M Bukvaj
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
The present yields of meadows and pastures in the CSR are not sufficient to correspond with the needs of the advanced animal production. The varieties of species in some stands are not suitable, the stands are thin with a high proportion of weed infestation. Most frequently clovers are missing, particularly white clover. Therefore, the quality of fodder is average, there is a shortage of the energy component and often or DCP as well. The renovation of grass stands by tillage, arable farming for the period of 1-2 years and the subsequent establishment of grass stands are implemented on more fertile …
Determination Of The Most Suitable Sowing Date For Berseem Clover In Karaj,
2025
Forage Crops Section of Seed & Plant Improvement Institute
Determination Of The Most Suitable Sowing Date For Berseem Clover In Karaj, M H. Attaran
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Trifolium alexandrinum is believed to be originated in Palestine. It thrives when the temperature is between 0° and 35°C and is used in frost free regions. Berseem clover makes its best growth on well-drained soils, but is susceptible to salinity. Berseem clover is an annual legume. It has an erect stem and reaches a height of about 75 cm. The tap-root may penetrate the soil to a depth of 40 to 60 cm. The leaves are tlifoliate. The flowers are composed panicle, the seeds vary in color from yellow to green, gradually turning red to brown. Pollination takes place by …
Influence Du Mode Des Semis Et Des Associations Annuelles Graminees-Legumineuses Sur Le Rendement Et La Qualite Du Fourrage,
2025
Institut des Fourrages
Influence Du Mode Des Semis Et Des Associations Annuelles Graminees-Legumineuses Sur Le Rendement Et La Qualite Du Fourrage, S Ostojic
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Chaque anncc en Y ougoslavie, 1,5 million d'hectares sont ensemences avec des cereales de printemps. Apres la moisson, ccs terres restent generalement non semees jusqu'au printemps de l'annee suivante ou !'on scme des cultures sarclees. Eberhardt (1975) estime qu'en Yougoslavie, I% seulement de ces surfaces sont labourccs, ce qui est tres faible si !'on prend en consideration le fait que la periode de vegetation apres la moisson du ble se prolonge pendant environ 90 jours et que la somme de temperature bioclimatique est d'environ 1800 °C. De pareilles conditions rendent possible, a vcc !'irrigation, la reussite d'une production de fourragc …
Estimation Of The Possibility Of Use Of Some Species Of Grasses For The Direct Sowing In Sward,
2025
Ksawery Institute for Land Reclamation and Grassland Farming
Estimation Of The Possibility Of Use Of Some Species Of Grasses For The Direct Sowing In Sward, F Bukowiecki
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
One of the ways of counteracting the degradation of meadow plant communities is the improvement of their botanical composition by direct sowing. In order io achieve this aim, various methods are applied: among others, sowing directly into sward (Laissus, 1984) and others. Success of sowing depends mainly on the efficiency of introduction of new grass species into the sward which is beeing degradated. That is why an attempt was made to estimate the possibility of use of some species of grasses for improvement of communities dominated by Poa pratensis on peat soils (Wizna Fen).
Herbage Dynamics And Plant-Animal Performance On Altered Northern Great Plains Rangelands,
2025
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Herbage Dynamics And Plant-Animal Performance On Altered Northern Great Plains Rangelands, P O. Currie, D C. Adams, J D. Volesky
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Mechanical, chemical, and seeding treatments have been used on rangeland to increase herbage production (Griffith et al., 1985). These treatments are generally applied to rangelands in a low serial stage of succession. Improving these rangelands is of major economic importance to livestock producers attempting lo increase the efficiency of their operations. Our study evaluated 5 range improvement treatments for improving herbage and animal production efficiency
Herbage And Seed Yields Of Common Vetch (Vicia Sativa L.),
2025
Universidad A. Chapingo
Herbage And Seed Yields Of Common Vetch (Vicia Sativa L.), M A. Jimenez, M.J L. Casterllon, A E. Cervantes, E F. Cervantes
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Alfalfa is the main forage species used in the dairy farms of the Central Valley of Mexico. Low temperatures and solar radiation during winter have been associated to the lower yields of alfalfa pastures from late fall to the end of winter. Winter pastures as annual ryegrass, small grains and common vetch can overcome the seasonal low yields of alfalfa (Victoria, 1981). Use of common vetch to provide high yields of herbage of good quality during winter has been increasing; however, availability of seed is limited. In addition, there is little published information on management of common vetch pastures for …
Systemes D’Amelioration De La Strate Herbacee Par Sursemis Dans Les Espinales De La Zone Mediterraneenne Subhumide Du Chili,
2025
Estacion Experimental Cauquenes
Systemes D’Amelioration De La Strate Herbacee Par Sursemis Dans Les Espinales De La Zone Mediterraneenne Subhumide Du Chili, Julia Avendano, C Ovalle
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Les systemes traditionnels de semis de prairies, en tant que mode d'amclioration des zones pastorales degradees, sont inutilisables sur de grandes surfaces en raison du cout eleve du semis, incompatible avcc la productivite animalc et a cause des caracteristiques topographiqucs de nombreux sectcurs. De plus, le defrichement qu'implique cettc methode ne se justific pas si l'on considere le role benefique de l'espinal, savanc dominee par Acacia caven, sur la slrate herbacee (Ovalle et Avendano, 1987). En consequence, la faisabilite reduitc d'une elevation de la production de ccs zones au moyen du semis traditionnel nous parait justifier l'etudc du comportement de …
Initial Growth Of Herbages On The Seedbeds With Abundant Crushed Wood Fragments: A New Method Of Ploughless Pasture Establishment In Japan (Ii),
2025
Kitasato University
Initial Growth Of Herbages On The Seedbeds With Abundant Crushed Wood Fragments: A New Method Of Ploughless Pasture Establishment In Japan (Ii), S Suzuki, T Sugiura, H Kobayashi
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
The pasture established by the new ploughless method produces lower levels of herbages in the first year (Sugiura et al., 1987). It is supposed that crushed wood fragments (CWF) arc easily dried in the seedbeds (Sugiura et al., 1986 ; Suzuki et al., 1986). We investigated the effects of the CWF and the water supplying character of the soils on the initial growth of the herbages in the seedbeds.
A New Method Of Ploughless Pasture Establishment In Japan (I),
2025
Kitasato University
A New Method Of Ploughless Pasture Establishment In Japan (I), H Kobayashi, S Suzuki, T Sugiura
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
The authors had already planned and tested a new method of ploughless pasture establishment with new machines in a beech forest on the foothill of Mt. Hakkohda in Aomori Prefecture, north-eastern district of Japan since 1983 (Kobayashi, 1985 ; Tanaka et al., 1985; Sugiura et al., 1986; Suzuki et al., 1987; Sugiura et al., 1987). The properties of this method are the stump-cutter (SC) and the bush-cutter (BC) which are new machines for establishing grassland. Owing to these two machines, it is possible to converse the natural environment and to reduce establishing costs of grassland. This report refers to a …
Grassland Improvement By Clover Direct Drilling,
2025
Grassland Institute of Soil Fertility and Research Centre
Grassland Improvement By Clover Direct Drilling, Z Hrazdira
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
Besides the production function, grasslands have got also exceptional significance for environmental conditions, such as retention and protection of resources of drinking water,- prevention of erosion and devastation of soil. Their non-production functions are especially irreplaceable on slope grasslands which dominate in our country. The renewal should be a most efficient intervention on the weedy grassland swards without good species. But that traditional technology can not be employed in most cases on slopes, in inundated areas or in submountain and hill regions of our country.
Methodology To Determine Planting Time In King Grass (Pennisetum Sp.) Using Historical Climatic Indices,
2025
Instituto de Ciencia Animal
Methodology To Determine Planting Time In King Grass (Pennisetum Sp.) Using Historical Climatic Indices, J R. Ayala, M Sistachs, R S. Herrera
IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)
The determination of planting time by field trials has various disadvantages. These trials should be repeated at least for 3 years comparing different months and the extension of the results is limited. The analysis of the climatic effects would allow a greater generalization with correlations between climatic and establishment indices. The season of the year in which the highest number of correlations with monthly historical climatic values are fulfilled is required so as to determine planting time. The objective of the present methodology is to select planting time by using correlations between climatic and establishment indices and the monthly characterization …
