Sward structure and herbage yield of rotationally stocked pastures of 'Marandu' palisadegrass [Brachiaria brizantha (A.Rich.) Stapf] as affected by herbage allowance Estrutura do dossel e produção de forragem em pastagens de capim Marandu [Brachiaria brizantha (A.Rich.) Stapf] sob lotação rotacionada em resposta à oferta de forragem

In ruminant-forage systems herbage allowance (HAL) has a major impact on grazing intensity and sward structure, affecting animals, plants, and ultimately, pasture yield. Data on HAL responses of tropical cultivated pastures are scarce and this information may be useful in optimizing pasture utilizat...

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Main Authors: Gustavo José Braga, Carlos Guilherme Silveira Pedreira, Valdo Rodrigues Herling, Pedro Henrique de Cerqueira Luz, César Gonçalves de Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2006-04-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162006000200003