Neglected grass species of Southern Africa: Nutritive value of conserved <i>Hyperthelia dissoluta</i> harvested at different growth stages
<p>Native species like <em>Hyperthelia dissoluta</em> have great potential in livestock production but not much has been done to improve their contribution to that sector. This study examined 2 conservation methods (drying and ensiling) and 3 different growth stages, namely: elong...
Main Authors: | Jacob Gusha, Tonderai Chambwe, Prisca H. Mugabe, Tinyiko Halimani, Simbarashe Katsande, Mhosisi Masocha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical
2016-09-01
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Series: | Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales |
Online Access: | http://tropicalgrasslands.info/index.php/tgft/article/view/307 |
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