Performance of hybrid napier cultivars under rainfed ecosystems in humid tropics

Authors

  • Savitha Antony Department of Agronomy, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, P.O., Thrissur–680656, Kerala, India
  • C. George Thomas Department of Agronomy, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, P.O., Thrissur–680656, Kerala, India

Keywords:

Fodder, Humid tropics, Hybrid napier, Rainfed ecosystem

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during 2011-12 to evaluate the performance of 11 popular cultivars of hybrid napier, viz., CO-2, CO-3, CO-4, KKM-1, Suguna, Supriya, IGFRI-3, IGFRI-7, DHN-6, PBN-16 and PTH under rainfed conditions. Among these, CO-3 was found superior with respect to total fodder yield, leaf–stem ratio and the ability to withstand drought. The cultivars CO-4 and PTH also survived the drought period, and therefore, can be considered for growing in the humid tropics without irrigation.

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How to Cite

Savitha Antony, & C. George Thomas. (2021). Performance of hybrid napier cultivars under rainfed ecosystems in humid tropics. Range Management and Agroforestry, 35(1), 169–172. Retrieved from https://publications.rmsi.in/index.php/rma/article/view/427

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2014)

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Articles