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Tiller Population Density and Sward Stability of Brachiaria brizantha Continuously Stocked by Cattle
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Tiller population density is one the most important parameters of sward structure and its evaluation is normally included in studies of sward dynamics. Moreover, a greater level of understanding is achieved when the survival of successive tiller generations is monitored. (Matthew et al., 2000). This would help to explain seasonal variation in tiller populations based on tiller appearance and death rates. While Brachiaria brizantha c.v. Marandu occupies up to 70 million hectares of cultivated grassland in Brazil, little is known of its ecophysiology. The objective of this work was to calculate survival probability of B. brizantha tillers and identify seasonal variation on sward stability.
Citation
Sbrissia, André F.; Da Silva, S. C.; Molan, L. K.; Sarmento, D. O. L.; Andrade, F. M. E.; Lupinacci, A. V.; and Gonçalves, A. C., "Tiller Population Density and Sward Stability of Brachiaria brizantha Continuously Stocked by Cattle" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 437.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/437)
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Tiller Population Density and Sward Stability of Brachiaria brizantha Continuously Stocked by Cattle
Dublin Ireland
Tiller population density is one the most important parameters of sward structure and its evaluation is normally included in studies of sward dynamics. Moreover, a greater level of understanding is achieved when the survival of successive tiller generations is monitored. (Matthew et al., 2000). This would help to explain seasonal variation in tiller populations based on tiller appearance and death rates. While Brachiaria brizantha c.v. Marandu occupies up to 70 million hectares of cultivated grassland in Brazil, little is known of its ecophysiology. The objective of this work was to calculate survival probability of B. brizantha tillers and identify seasonal variation on sward stability.
