The Effect of Frequency of Defoliation on the Productivity of Selected Forage Legumes (Stylosanthes hamata, Stylosanthes capitataand Centrosema pascuorum) in the Sub-humid Zone of Nigeria

The dry matter yield, nutritive value and persistence of three legume species (Stylosanthes hamata Taub., S. capitata Vog. and Centrosema pascuorum Mart. ex. Benth.) cut at different frequencies during the growing season or only once at the end of the growing season were compared. The shorter cuttin...

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Published in:Experimental agriculture 1995-01, Vol.31 (1), p.13-19
Main Authors: Tarawali, G., Mohamed-Saleem, M. A., Chionuma, P. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Harvesting. Postharvest. Storage
Vegetative propagation. Sowing and planting. Harvesting
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Summary:The dry matter yield, nutritive value and persistence of three legume species (Stylosanthes hamata Taub., S. capitata Vog. and Centrosema pascuorum Mart. ex. Benth.) cut at different frequencies during the growing season or only once at the end of the growing season were compared. The shorter cutting intervals enhanced regrowth, but very frequent cutting reduced total dry matter and seed yields. A defoliation interval of three to six weeks is recommended. Generally, S. hamata gave the best performance. Efecto del deshoje en tres legumbres
ISSN:0014-4797
1469-4441
DOI:10.1017/S0014479700024960