Pasture and Agricultural Systems

Grazing versus mowing: productivity and forage quality of mixtures and cultivars of perennial ryegrass

This study compares the productivity and forage quality of perennial ryegrass cultivars and mixtures under different defoliation treatments, finding that grazing affects rankings differently than mechanical cutting.

Bulb bankruptcy: energy dynamics in Eucomis autumnalis, a South African mesic grassland geophyte

This study shows that intense grazing reduces biomass, starch, and water in Eucomis autumnalis bulbs, leading to energy depletion and potential extinction.

Seventy-five years of insight: the impact of the Ukulinga very long-term grassland experiments

The paper assesses the impact of two long-term grassland experiments over 75 years, highlighting their contributions to understanding grassland dynamics and the importance of long-term research.