Seasonal dynamics of leaf extension and losses to senescence and herbivory in extensively managed sown ryegrass-white clover swards

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 132, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 77-89

  Marriott, C A ^a   Barthram, G T ^b   Bolton, G R ^b  

^a SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United Kingdom)

^b Hartwood Research Station   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

HERBIVORY; LEAF; PASTURE; SEASONALITY; SENESCENCE;

UNITED KINGDOM;

AGROSTIS CAPILLARIS; LOLIUM PERENNE; POA ANNUA; TRIFOLIUM REPENS;

EID: 0033009379     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021859698006121     Document Type: Article

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