Bana grass Archives

Variation in the production and quality of bana grass over the growing season using hand-clipped samples

1992
Issue: 1
Volume: 22

H.H. Köster, H.H. Meissner, R.J. Coertze and N.F.G. Rethman Page: 31 - 34

2024-10-08
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The seasonal growth pattern and dry matter (DM) yield of bana grass (Pennisetum purpureum x P. americanum) was compared with that of kikuyu (P. clandestinum) under irrigation. In addition, the yield and chemical composition of bana grass at different stages…

1992
Issue: 1
Volume: 22

H.H. Köster, H.H. Meissner, R.J. Coertze and N.F.G. Rethman Page: 35 - 41

2024-10-08
flickerleap

Bana grass (Pennisetum purpureum x P. amerieanum) was compared with kikuyu (P. clandestinum) and forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) with respect to quality of samples ;elected by four oesophageally fistulated steers. Hand-cut samples of the three forages were also compared…