Studies on changes in growth of Imperata cylindrica during different seasons.
Tripathi J. S.
Author Affiliation: Department of Agronomy, N. D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad - 224 229, India.
Indian Journal of Ecology 23 : 130-132
Abstract : Field experiments were conducted in Uttar Pradesh, India, in 1992-94 to study the phenology and growth of Imperata cylindrica in a mango orchard. Results indicated that maximum growth occurred during the rainy season, while sporadic rainfall, low temperatures and high humidity in winter led to slow growth. In summer, above-ground biomass fell slowly from March and high temperatures and low humidity suppressed growth. Biomass was lowest in this season.