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Pueraria phaseoloidesTropical kudzu, pueroVigorous, dense-growing vine cultivated in tropical countries as both pasture and fodder. Prefers high rainfall and fertile clay soils but may succeed on sandy loams. Has deep roots and is unaffected by short dry spells; also thrives in shade. Young plants intolerant of trampling or close grazing. Palatable and high yielding. Combines well with molasses grass. In a humid tropical climate with annual rainfall of 1 200-1 500 mm, tropical kudzu is preferred over kudzu (see B108), yields less, takes longer to establish and produces herbage of lower quality. Kudzu hay has been fed to pigs with good results. |
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18.0 |
42.9 |
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17.3 |
34.2 |
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18.0 |
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References82, 117, 124, 188, 411
AbstractsCattle(124), Cattle(311), Cattle(312), Cattle(417), Cattle(495), Cattle(554), Goats(125), Intake(468), Sheep(185), Sheep(415), Silage(42) |
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