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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Herbage yield, persistence and quality optimise when defoliation interval is based on physiological indicators, such as leaf regrowth stage. Examples include ryegrass (Fulkerson & Donaghy, 2001), cocksfoot (Rawnsley et al., 2002), prairie grass (Fulkerson et al., 2000) and kikuyu (Reeves et al., 1996). Yield, persistence and quality optimise because leaf regrowth stage relates closely to plant energy reserves, which generally peak as the number of live leaves/tiller maximise. More frequent defoliation than the optimum reduces energy reserves and leads to a smaller root system, fewer tillers and retarded growth rate (Fulkerson & Donaghy, 2001). Based on plant physiological development, the optimum defoliation interval for tall fescue has not been defined.
Citation
Adamczewski, K. A. and Donaghy, Danny J., "The Effect of Defoliation Interval on Regrowth of Tall Fescue" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 272.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/272)
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The Effect of Defoliation Interval on Regrowth of Tall Fescue
Dublin Ireland
Herbage yield, persistence and quality optimise when defoliation interval is based on physiological indicators, such as leaf regrowth stage. Examples include ryegrass (Fulkerson & Donaghy, 2001), cocksfoot (Rawnsley et al., 2002), prairie grass (Fulkerson et al., 2000) and kikuyu (Reeves et al., 1996). Yield, persistence and quality optimise because leaf regrowth stage relates closely to plant energy reserves, which generally peak as the number of live leaves/tiller maximise. More frequent defoliation than the optimum reduces energy reserves and leads to a smaller root system, fewer tillers and retarded growth rate (Fulkerson & Donaghy, 2001). Based on plant physiological development, the optimum defoliation interval for tall fescue has not been defined.
