Chrysopogon fulvus

Guria grass

Tufted perennial up to 80 cm high that grows under an annual rainfall of 300-1200 mm. Considered a useful pasture grass and has been used to oversow poor natural pastures. Should not be grazed during the establishment year. Palatable and fairly high-yielding.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
First cutting, India							6.1	36.8	9.7	1.3	46.1	436
Second cutting, India							4.6	36.7	8.7	1.2	48.8	"
Third cutting, India							4.5	31.6	10.8	1.6	51.6	"
Pre-bloom, India							9.0	32.6	11.0	2.1	45.4	442
Hay, post-bloom, India							4.7	36.6	8.7	1.1	48.9	436