Establishment of Stylosanthes guyanensis in Marandellas sandveld

Abstract

The feasibility of establishing perennial forage legumes in veld has been investigated at Grasslands Research Station, Marandellas. Of the species tested, Stylosanthes guyanensis (stylo) appeared most suitable.

Keywords: establishments|Marandellas|sandveld|feasibility studies|perennial legumes|legumes|plants|veld|competition|grasses|seeds|stylo|seedlings|grazing|soils|herbage yields|dry matter yields|Rhodesia