Open AccessComparative study of M. oleifera and M. ovalifolia survival rates in Central Namibia
Author(s) -
Charles Ntahonshikira
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
hsoa journal of plant science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-3743
DOI - 10.24966/pscr-3743/100001
Subject(s) - moringa , fodder , rangeland , biology , arid , geography , livestock , agriculture , agroforestry , agronomy , forestry , ecology , food science
The objective of this study was to compare the survival rates of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia grown at the Neudamm Experimental Farm of the University of Namibia in the Central Namibia rangeland. This part of Namibia being arid and semi-arid, the growing of drought resistant fodder trees to aid in the provision of animal fodder or supplement is essential and paramount to livestock farmers. Many trees including Moringa species go into dormancy during winter season. After winter, survived plants sprout while others die off permanently due to severe winter cold.