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1977
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When wilting grasses, non-mechanical field losses of different extent may occur. The main factors influencing the extent of losses were: water content at cutting time, drying rate, temperature, amount of rain, swath density, and content of water-soluble carbohydrates in the crop.
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Rucker, G and Knabe, O, "Non-mechanical field losses in wilting grasses as influenced by different factors" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 25.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess9/25)
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Non-mechanical field losses in wilting grasses as influenced by different factors
When wilting grasses, non-mechanical field losses of different extent may occur. The main factors influencing the extent of losses were: water content at cutting time, drying rate, temperature, amount of rain, swath density, and content of water-soluble carbohydrates in the crop.
