Publication Date
3-8-2021
Series Number
DPIRD-7
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Kikuyu (Cenchrus clandestinus) is a subtropical, perennial C4 grass that is widely used as a pasture and turf.
It has some salinity tolerance, and moderate waterlogging tolerance. Kikuyu is commonly established from seed and can also be grown from vegetative plantings, unlike marine couch, saltwater couch and Distichlis (vegetative only).
We recommend that any dryland salinity management is part of a whole farm, and preferably a whole catchment, water management plan.
Number of Pages
5
Keywords
Kikuyu, cenchrus clandestinus, dryland salinity, salinity management, marine couch, saltwater couch, Distichlis, water management, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agricultural Education | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Other Plant Sciences | Soil Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2021), Kikuyu (Cenchrus clandestinus) for dryland salinity management. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Factsheet DPIRD-7.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/nrm_factsheets/7
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