Study on Yields of Grasses and Legumes under Fertile Soil at Khon Kaen

Abstract

The experiment was carried out at Khon Kaen University Farm, Northeast Thailand for two years. The 4 grasses x 4 legumes x 4 replicates were factorially arranged in a randomized complete block design. Rootstocks of grasses were planted at 50 x 50 com while seeds of legumes were oversown at the rate of 25 kg/ha. Both grasses and legumes were cut every 40 – 50 days during wet season leaving 10 com stubble height. Growth and herbage yields of grasses and legumes were recorded. The results showed that Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) and Signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens) had more adaptability to the experimental conditions than other grasses : Guinea grass grew faster than Signal grass only during the first establishment year. Data on yields of all grasses and legumes were also presented.