Effects of seasons and cutting intervals on productivity and nutritive value of Brachiaria grass cultivars in semi-arid eastern Kenya

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Njarui, D.M.G., Gatheru, M., Ghimire, S.R. and Mureithi, J.G. 2016. Effects of seasons and cutting intervals on productivity and nutritive value of Brachiaria grass cultivars in semi-arid eastern Kenya. IN: Njarui, D.M.G., Gichangi, E.M., Ghimire, S.R. and Muinga, R.W. (Eds.). 2016. Climate smart Brachiaria grasses for improving livestock production in East Africa: Kenya Experience: Proceedings of a workshop, Naivasha, Kenya, 14 - 15 September 2016. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization: 47-61.

Authors

  • Njarui, Donald M.G.
  • Gatheru, M.
  • Ghimire, Sita R.

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