The effect of defoliation interval and height on growth and herbage quality of kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum)

Tropical Grasslands

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 138-145

  Fulkerson, W J ^a   Slack, K ^a   Havilah, E ^b  

^a Wollongbar Agricultural Institute   (Australia)

^b Berry Pasture Research Centre   (Australia)

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