Open AccessRYEGRASS SEED CROPS
Author(s) -
K. R. Brown,
G. Lill,
John Mccartin,
D. Jarman,
B. L. McCloy,
J. G. Hampton,
M. P. Rolston,
Alan V. Stewart,
J. G. H. White
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
grassland research and practice series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2463-4751
pISSN - 0110-8581
DOI - 10.33584/rps.5.1998.3339
Subject(s) - arable land , agronomy , perennial plant , crop , key (lock) , biology , agriculture , ecology
Perennial ryegrass seed has been one of the most profitable large scale arable crops in the long term, where good yields have been maintained. The key factor in producing high yields of quality ryegrass seed is to take a 'specialist crop' approach. By following the principles given here, specialist growers are achieving consistent seed yields of 1500 kg ha".