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Decreasing tree density reduced fodder tree yield.
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e0“Decrease in tree density (low population) resulted in reduced yield.”
Title
I Matimati; B V Maasdorp; L Hove African Journal of Range and Forage Science 2009. doi:10.2989/ajrfs.2009.26.2.4.847
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- Association Leaf productivity was high on farms with relatively higher soil phosphorus.
- Observation A. angustissima leaf yield ranged from 0.4–3.3 t DM ha−1, with a mean of 2.2 t DM ha−1.
- Observation C. calothyrsus leaf yield ranged from 0.8–5.6 t DM ha−1, with a mean of 2.6 t DM ha−1.
- Observation L. leucocephala leaf yield ranged from 0.2-0.7 t DM ha−1, with a mean of 0.4 t DM ha−1.
- Association Low L. leucocephala yields were associated with psyllid infestation.
- Association Uncontrolled browsing contributed to poor fodder tree performance.
- Association The influence of soil characteristics on fodder tree productivity could not be confirmed.
- Association Low soil phosphorus may have adversely affected fodder tree growth.
- Observation On-farm fodder tree yields were generally lower than on-station yields.
- Recommendation The authors propose improving phosphorus availability, tree density, and protection from browsing to raise fodder tree yields.