Does modifi cation of tall fescue leaf texture and forage nutritive value for improved livestock performance increase suitability for a grass-feeding caterpillar?

Crop Science

Volumn 51, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 370-380

  Keathley, Craig P ^a   Potter, Daniel A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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FESTUCA ARUNDINACEA; LOLIUM; MYTHIMNA UNIPUNCTA; POACEAE; ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA;

EID: 78650468738     PISSN: 0011183X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2010.03.0163     Document Type: Article

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