Research - Forage, Pasture and Land Reclamation | FPLRS

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Research Programme

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Research Projects Summary

Forage Science

Determining different levels of fructose in pasture species and their effect on inducing laminitis in equines in South Africa

Evaluation of NIR methods to determine forage quality.

The influence aerobic stability has on silage fermentation characteristics of grass and legume silage.

The forage value, quality and benefits of a mixed cover crop interseeded into maize (Zea mays) at specific phenological stages.

Pasture Science

The inherent crop response to different harvests and nitrogen levels in terms of methane production

Land Reclamation Science

The hyperaccumulation effects and phytomining of water and soil containing high levels of siliceous industrial by-product on and through grass species.

A technology to condition plants with adapted rhizospheric soil/substrate microbial species, to improve vegetation resilience and growth on rehabilitated land.

FPLRS Group Activities

Student Excursions

Weiding trip 2009