BRACHIARIA - RUZIZIENSIS

Brachiaria ruziziensis is a perennial, semi-erect species. This species is related to B. decumbens, from which it differs by its taller stature and distinctive pubescence.

SOIL FERTILITY REQUIREMENT:

Medium

GROWTH HABIT:

Prostrate

HEIGHT:

Up to 1.50 m

UTILIZATION:

Direct grazing, straw formation, and hay production

DIGESTIBILITY:

Good

ACCEPTABILITY:

Good

ANNUAL RAINFALL:

Above 700 mm

DROUGHT TOLERANCE:

Moderate

COLD TOLERANCE:

Low

PROTEIN CONTENT:

12-13% (dry matter basis)

PLANTING DEPTH:

1-2 cm

VEGETATIVE CYCLE:

Perennial

FORAGE PRODUCTION:

9-14 tons of dry matter per hectare annually

PASTURE SPITTLEBUG RESISTANCE:

Low tolerance

INTERCROPPING:

All legume species (especially climbing varieties)

WATERLOGGED SOIL TOLERANCE:

Moderate to low

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