Publication Date
8-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-62
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth
Abstract
Button grass (Dactyloctenium radulans) is a native species found throughout Australia. It is a common summer weed species that depletes soil moisture and nutrients, reducing the yield potential of the subsequent crop. It also acts as a green bridge for crop pests and disease.
The rapid emergence and growth of button grass after rainfall makes it important for the Australian plague locust.
It can be a valuable pasture species in arid areas, although overgrazing of button grass can result in toxicity for sheep and cattle.
Number of Pages
5
Keywords
Button grass (Dactyloctenium radulans), Weed, Native species, Crop pests, Crop disease, Crop weeds, Finger grass, Herbicides
Disciplines
Agribusiness | Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Education | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Biosecurity | Entomology | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Button grass and its management. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-62.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_factsheets/29
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