The function of intergeneric grass hybrids (Festulolium) in forage production of upland and mountain regions
1997
Rataj, D. | Ilavska, I. | Zilakova, J. | Strezo, P. (Grassland and Mountain Agriculture Research Inst., Banska Bystrica (Slovak Republic))
Productivity, persistence and quality of pasture were studied in intergeneric hybrids of grasses and their mixtures with tetraploid red clover (Trifolium pratense)in field trials in mountain regions of Slovakia (Hranovnica and Vysny Kubin sites) over three years. Over a 2 year period, ensilage capacity of intergeneric hybrid monocultures and hybrids/red clover simple mixtures was also studied (the Radvan site). The intergeneric grass hybrids showed good ensilage capacity, especially the lolioid types, but poor pasture quality (except for cv. Felina). Mainly lolioid intergeneric hybrids when included in a growing system of annual forage crops might alternate with silage maize in erosion-threatened areas in regions with unfavorable climatic conditions. These hybrids are also suitable as compounds in simple and short-term grass/clover mixtures. The festucoid types of intergeneric hybrids can be used mainly in field cropping patterns on arable land and in temporary grassland. Both intergeneric hybrid types might be beneficial in production of forage for winter feeding
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