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Effect of wilting on biochemical and microbiological changes in Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst) silage
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa • Authors: Maria deFigueiredo --- Department of Agriculture and Water Supply (Natal Region), Republic of South Africa J.P. Marais --- Department of Agriculture and Water Supply (Natal Region), Republic of South Africa N.M. Tainton --- Department of Grassland Science, Republic of South AfricaSmall‐scale laboratory silos were used to study the fermentation process of Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst) silage prepared from grass containing 25% and 40% dry matter. Silage made from grass containing 40% dry matter was found to be better preserved and... -
Fire and the dynamics of a semi-arid grassland: influence on soil characteristics
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: H A SnymanThe short-term impact of fire burning with the wind (head fire) and against the wind (back fire) on soil characteristics (soil-water content, soil compaction, soil temperature, organic matter, pH, exchangeable Ca, Mg, K, Na and extractable P) were determined in... -
The effect of defoliation during wilting on the production of Themeda triandra and Eragrostis lehmanniana in semi‐arid grassland
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Range & Forage Science • Authors: H.A. Snyman --- Department of Pasture Science, Republic of South AfricaThe effect of defoliation during wilting on the production of Themeda triandra and Eragrostis lehmanniana was studied over four years (1977 to 1980). Defoliation whilst the plants were at temporary wilting point in the early growing season (before 1 January)...