Morphogenetic and structural characteristics of guinea grass tillers at different ages under intermittent stocking.

The objective of this research was to assess morphogenetic and structural characteristics of tillers of guinea grass cv. Tanzania at different ages. The pastures of guinea grass were managed in six pasture conditions related to the combination of three frequencies (90, 95, and 99% light interception) and two post-grazing heights (25 and 50 cm). In these six pastures conditions, three tiller ages were evaluated (young, mature, and old). The design was of completely randomized block with three replications. Young tillers exhibited higher leaf appearance rate and leaf elongation rate and, consequently, higher final leaf length and number of live leaves than mature and old tillers, regardless of the pasture condition. On pastures managed with 90 or 95% light interception associated with a post-grazing height of 25 cm, old tillers presented longer leaf lifespan than young and mature ones. There is a progressive reduction in the vigor of growth of pastures of guinea grass cv. Tanzania with advancing tiller age.

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Main Authors:	BARBOSA, R. A., NASCIMENTO JÚNIOR, D. do, VILELA, H. H., SOUSA, B. M. de L., SILVA, S. C. da, EUCLIDES, V. P. B., SILVEIRA, M. C. T. da
Other Authors:	RODRIGO AMORIM BARBOSA, CNPGC; DOMICIO DO NASCIMENTO JÚNIOR, UFV; HÉLIO HENRIQUE VILELA, UFV; BRAULIO MAIA DE LANA SOUSA, UFV; SILA CARNEIRO DA SILVA, USP ESALQ; VALERIA PACHECO BATISTA EUCLIDES, CNPGC; MARCIA CRISTINA T DA SILVEIRA, CPPSUL.
Format:	Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:	English eng
Published:	2013-02-07
Subjects:	Panicum Maximum, Pastagem.,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/948635
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