Question 33
Pasture and Forage CropsWhat will be the effect of establishing a grass with centrosema spp. in a pasture? The
- A.grass will be suppressed
- B.total yield of herbage will decrease
- C.pests of centrosema will destroy the grass
- D.forage yield will be high
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (forage yield will be high)
Explanation
Centrosema is a legume that fixes nitrogen, so a grass–legume mixture gives more and better forage.