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A Simple Model for a Quantitative Comparison of the Regrowth of Perennial Fodder Crops

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

R. E. Kamidi
Affiliation:
National Agricultural Research Station, PO Box 450, Kitale, Kenya
J. B. W. Wanjala
Affiliation:
National Agricultural Research Station, PO Box 450, Kitale, Kenya

Summary

The rate of regrowth in realtion to total dry matter yield is important for smallholders fodder crop production. A simple regression technique is used to compare the rates of regrowth of eight perennial fodder crops cut at the same time. A brief interpretation and discussion of results from data illustrative of the model' use in given.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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