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The performance of Andropogon gayanus – legume associations in Colombia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

B. Grof
B. Grof
Affiliation:
Centro International de Agricultura Tropical, A. A. 6713, Call, Colombia
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Summary

The forage potential of Andropogon gayanus (gamba grass) was assessed in cutting experiments on a low fertility, acid Ultisol in Colombia. This grass recently introduced from Africa outyielded Hyparrhenia rufa, Panicum maximum, Brachiaria decumbens and Digitaria decumbena in various mixtures made up of a single grass and a single legume. A. gayanua performed well as a companion grass with the legumes Styloaanthes guianensis, Stylosanthes capitata and Centroaema sp., while B. decumbena suppressed the legumes planted in these trials during the 2nd year following establishment.

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Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 96 , Issue 1 , February 1981 , pp. 233 - 237
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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