Publication Date
1989
Location
Nice France
Description
The savannas of the 'Cerrado' region of Brazil extend over 20 % of the brazilian territory, supporting over 50 % of the beef cattle industry (Kornelius et al., 1979). During the long dry season there is a pronounced deficit of quality in the natural savannas; conserved and standing crops (Pizarro and Vera, 1980; Paiva et al., 1978; Vera et al., 1981) pure legumes stands have been tested successfully to supplement the native vegetation (Tergas et al., 1983). Large leafy yields have been reported during the second half of the dry season (Vera et al., 1981 ; Pizarro et al., 1985). The objective of this study was to determine the effects of deferment date and dates of utilization on the yield and quality in one of the most outstanding tropical forage grass, B. decumbens Stapf.
Citation
Pizzaro, E A. and Vera, R R., "Yield and Quality of Signal Grass Stockpiled at Different Dates" (1989). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 42.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session13b/42)
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Yield and Quality of Signal Grass Stockpiled at Different Dates
Nice France
The savannas of the 'Cerrado' region of Brazil extend over 20 % of the brazilian territory, supporting over 50 % of the beef cattle industry (Kornelius et al., 1979). During the long dry season there is a pronounced deficit of quality in the natural savannas; conserved and standing crops (Pizarro and Vera, 1980; Paiva et al., 1978; Vera et al., 1981) pure legumes stands have been tested successfully to supplement the native vegetation (Tergas et al., 1983). Large leafy yields have been reported during the second half of the dry season (Vera et al., 1981 ; Pizarro et al., 1985). The objective of this study was to determine the effects of deferment date and dates of utilization on the yield and quality in one of the most outstanding tropical forage grass, B. decumbens Stapf.
