Shade-based control of Imperata cylindrica: tree fallows and cover crops

Imperata is shade-intolerant, although little is known of the relative roles of competition for light, water and nutrients in suppressing its growth. Shading of Imperata results in reduced carbohydrate storage, reduced rhizome and tuber-bulb production, reduced shoot dry weight, increased susceptibi...

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Main Authors: Macdicken, K. G., Hairiah, K., Otsamo, A., Duguma, B., Majid, N. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 1997
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112739/1/112739.pdf