Blair Rains, A., 1963. Exp. Grass and Forage Sci., 63 (4): 495–503, Osuga, I. M. ; Abdulrazak, S. A. ; Muleke, C. I. ; Fujihara, T., 2012. Biotech., 4 (20): 2004-2008, Iyeghe-Erakpotobor, G. T. ; Muhammad, I. R., 2008. However, after the second cut, the effect of the stage of maturity on intake and in vivo digestibility was less important as these parameters remained high even with mature forage (Mbwile et al., 1997b). SA-CC-3, Manoa, Hawaii, Walker, C. A., 1975. Anim. Log in. Chloris gayana is a hardy, evergreen very leafy tufted perennial grass. There are other practical uses that farmers can benefit from when growing Chloris gayana. The effect of level of supplementation to diets of Rhodes grass (. (2002), Rhodesgrass, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources: University of Hawai'i at Manoa, http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/x7660e/x7660e09.htm, http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported_assets/content/past/rhodes%20grass.pdf, http://journals2.scholarsportal.info/tmp/12783192141848099688.pdf, http://search.proquest.com/docview/48310796/, http://www.fao.org/wairdocs/ilri/x5536e/x5536e10.htm#establishment_of_improved_forages_in_natural_pastures, http://journals2.scholarsportal.info/tmp/15515692871649623614.pdf, http://2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/CoverCrops/rhodesgrass.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chloris_gayana&oldid=982588113, Articles with dead external links from July 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from November 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 October 2020, at 02:21. In a follow-up study, with Holstein-Friesian dairy cows grazing irrigated Rhodes grass pastures (6-week grazing rotation), supplemented with 5 kg of cereal-based concentrate, increasing the stocking rate from 3.5 to 6.1 cows/ha had no effect on milk production. It is a useful forage for pasture and hay, drought-resistant and very productive, of high quality when young. Agric. In Western Australia, Rhodes grass has become one of the most widely sown subtropical grasses since 2000 (Moore, 2006). Chloris gayana can be a good option for a farmer when it comes to trying to solve these problems. CSIRO, Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures, Annual Report 1981 82. Dairy cows grazing irrigated Rhodes grass pasture (2 to 6 weeks regrowth, after the 2nd or 3rd cut) mulched at least once a year produced more than 14.3 kg/d of milk when supplemented with 5 kg of cereal-based concentrate per cow at a stocking rate up to 3.7 cows/ha (Ehrlich et al., 2003a). Nutrient digestibility and effect of heat treatment. Grassland Research in Northern Nigeria. In: Xandé A. et Alexandre G. (eds), Pâturages et alimentation des ruminants en zone tropicale humide, INRA Publications, Versailles, 31-44, Ørskov, E. R. ; Nakashima, Y. ; Abreu, J. M. F. ; Kibon, A. ; Tuah, A. K., 1992. It is very attractive when you see a stand of these grasses waving in the breeze, adding movement to the garden. In a comparison of temperate and tropical forages, Chloris gayana was found to have an NDF content similar to that of Cenchrus ciliaris, but much higher than that of temperate forage species such as fescue, ryegrass, white clover and alfalfa. Mero, R. N. ; Udén, P., 1997. IAEA, Vienna, pp.

In Australia, Chloris gayana fed at a late stage of maturity was fed to lactating cows of moderate yield, generally with supplementation. In Hawaii, Chloris gayana clippings were used to make mulch and protect soil from erosion. Tadesse, Alemu (1990), The Unexploited Potential of Improved Forages in the Mid-Altitude and Lowland Areas of Ethiopia, Institute of Agricultural Research Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Lemon Grass: Adaptations: Lemon Grass has developed special guard cells to regulate water and gas exchange. [5]:1[5]:3 Katambora is meant for hay production because it is leafier, finer-stemmed, and produces better dry matter. Rhodes grass, abyssinian Rhodes grass, Callide Rhodes grass, common Rhodes grass [English]; chloris, herbe de Rhodes [French]; capim de Rhodes [Portuguese]; grama de Rodas, pasto de Rodas, pasto Rhodes, zacate gordura [Spanish]; rhodesgras [Afrikaans]; koro-korosan [Philippines/Tagalog]; banuko [Philippines/Ilokano]; 非洲虎尾草 [Chinese]; アフリカヒゲシバ [Japanese].
Ojeda, F. ; Caceres, O. ; Luis, L. ; Esperance, M. ; Santana, H., 1989. A searchable catalogue of grass and forage legumes. Effect of various bale treatments on physical quality and chemical composition of rhodes grass (, Harwood, M. R. ; Hacker, J.
Optimal annual rainfall is about 600-750 mm with a summer-rainfall period (Ecocrop, 2014; Moore, 2006; Cook et al., 2005). NewCROPS web site, Purdue University, Ecocrop, 2014. Chloris gayana is a hardy, evergreen very leafy tufted perennial grass. However, hay alone is unlikely to meet the nutritional requirements of productive ruminants and must, therefore, be supplemented (Mero et al., 1998; Mtenga et al., 1990; Mupangwa et al., 2000; Osuga et al., 2012). Aumont et al., 1991; Bwire et al., 2003; CIRAD, 1991; Dzowela et al., 1990; French, 1943; Hassan et al., 1979; Hassoun, 2009; Holm, 1971; Mbwile et al., 1997; Mlay et al., 2006; Shem et al., 1999; Singh et al., 1992; Tagari et al., 1977; Todd, 1956; Todd, 1956; Todd, 1956; Walker, 1975; Work, 1937, CIRAD, 1991; El-Hag et al., 1992; French, 1943; Gartner et al., 1975; Hassoun, 2009; Holm, 1971; Holm, 1971; Kategile et al., 1988; Kennedy et al., 1992; Mahgoub et al., 2005; Mandibaya et al., 1999; Milford et al., 1968; Minson, 1971; Mtenga et al., 1990; Mupangwa et al., 2000; Ondiek et al., 1999; Osuga et al., 2012; Rees et al., 1980; Richard et al., 1989; Shem et al., 1999; Todd, 1956, Blair Ralns, 1963; CIRAD, 1991; Hassoun, 2009, Heuzé V., Tran G., Boudon A., Lebas F., 2016. 3. Agric., 39 (3): 307-316, Holm, J., 1971. Chloris gayana is a species of grass known by the common name Rhodes grass. A first limitation of the nutritive value of mature Chloris gayana hay is its low intake by livestock when compared to hays of other tropical grass species. Rhodes grass is a persistent, drought resistant and highly productive species. Trop. Stn, 77-80. Misc. Univ. Seasonal variation in the chemical composition of the grasses, Valenzuela, H. ; Smith, J., 2002. Agric. Young Rhodes grass of 4 weeks of regrowth or less was found to have a high in vitro OM digestibility of 70-80% (Mbwile et al., 1997a; Mero et al., 1997), which decreased to 50% after 10 weeks of regrowth (Mero et al., 1997). Rhodes grass hay cut early (21 days of regrowth) had a high nutritive value, comparable to that of fresh Rhodes grass (Tagari et al., 1977). Dept. Soil treatment, plant species and management effects on improved pastures on a solodic soil in the semi arid subtropics. In Kenya and Tanzania, in vivo OM digestibility and intake of Rhodes grass by dairy cows or heifers decreased with increasing maturity after the first cut (Abate et al., 1981; Mbwile et al., 1997b). It is also beneficial to farmers who own land with poor soil.