Defoliation of marandu grass and effects on leaf area index and number of apical meristems

The objective of this study was to understand how the strategy of defoliation prior to deferred grazing modifies the structure of Brachiaria brizantha cv. marandu (marandu grass) at the beginning of deferment. The following three defoliation strategies wer e evaluated: 15/15 cm – canopy height of 15...

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Main Authors: R. M. Carvalho, B. H. R. Carvalho, W. B. Fernandes, K. M. Alves, D. O. C. Sousa, G. F. Silva, M. E. R. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Zootecnia 2016-09-01
Series:Boletim de Indústria Animal
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Online Access:http://revistas.bvs-vet.org.br/bia/article/view/32115

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