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Brachiaria humidicola
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Common Name(s):
creeping signalgrass syn quicuyu da amazoniaReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Alves, B. J. R., C. d. P. Rezende, et al. (2000). Estimation of N2 fixation in Desmodium ovalifolium from the relative ureide abundance of stem solutes: Comparison with the 15N-dilution and an in situ core technique. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. Feb. 56(2): 177-193. {a} Embrapa-Agrobiologia, Km 47, Seropedica, 23851-970, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Filho, J. C. M. N., M. Fondevila, et al. (2000). In vitro microbial fermentation of tropical grasses at an advanced maturity stage. Animal Feed Science and Technology. Feb. 83(2): 145-157. {a} Departamento de Produccion Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Universidad de Zaragoza, M. Servet 177, 50013, Zaragoza, Spain
Hughes, N. R. G., V. C. B. do, et al. (2000). Shearing strength as an additional selection criterion for quality in Brachiaria pasture ecotypes. Journal of Agricultural Science. [print] September 135(2): 123-130. {a} Institute of Ecology and Resource Management, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG, UK
Logan, K. A. B., R. J. Thomas, et al. (2000). Effect of ammonium and phosphorus supply on H+ production in gel by two tropical forage grasses. Journal of Plant Nutrition. Jan. 23(1): 41-54. {a} Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, Colombia
de, P. R. C., R. B. Cantarutti, et al. (1999). Litter deposition and disappearance in Brachiaria pastures in the Atlantic forest region of the South of Bahia, Brazil. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. June 54(2): 99-112. {a} Centro Nacional de Pesquisa de Agrobiologia (Embrapa-CNPAB), Km 47, Seropedica, 23851-970, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Juarez, L. F. I., D. G. Fox, et al. (1999). Evaluation of tropical grasses for milk production by dual-purpose cows in tropical Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science. Oct. 82(10): 2136-2145. {a} Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
Schweizer, M., J. Fear, et al. (1999). Isotopic (13C) fractionation during plant residue decomposition and its implications for soil organic matter studies. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 13(13): 1284-1290. {a} Department of Biological Sciences, Wye College, University of London, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5AH, UK
Ibrahim, M. A. and T. M. L. (1998). Compatibility, persistence and productivity of grass-legume mixtures in the human tropics of Costa Rica. 1. Dry matter yield, nitrogen yield and botanical composition. Tropical Grasslands 32(2): 96-104. {a} CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Kalmbacher, R. S. and F. G. Martin (1998). Effect of flooding on seed germination and emergence of three pasture grasses. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings 57: 73-77. {a} Univ. of Florida, Range Cattle Res. and Educ. Center, Ona, FL, 33865-9706, USA
Pinto, C. M. F., L. A. Maffia, et al. (1998). In vitro effect of plant leaf extracts on mycelial growth and sclerotial germination of Sclerotium cepivorum. Journal of Phytopathology Berlin 146(8-9): 421-425. {a} EMBRAPA/EMAPIG, Cent. Tecnol. Zona Mata de Minas Gerais, 36570-000, Vicosa, MG, Brazil
Cardoso, E. C., W. G. Vale, et al. (1997). Seasonal variation of selenium, crude protein, and in vitro organic matter digestibility of Brachiaria humidicola from Marajo Island, Brazil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 28(19-20): 1683-1691. {a} Fac. Ciencias Agrarias Para, C.P. 917, Belem-Pa 66077-530, Brazil
Comizzoli, P., J. Peiniau, et al. (1997). Digestive utilization of concentrated and fibrous diets by two peccary species (Tayassu peccari, Tayassu tajacu) raised in French Guyana. Animal Feed Science and Technology 64(2-4): 215-226. {a} Station Recherches Porcines, INRA, 35590 Saint Gilles, France
Dubeux, J. J. C. B., M. D. A. Lira, et al. (1997). Evaluation of Brachiaria pastures in the forest zone of Pernambuco State. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 26(4): 659-666. {a} Bolsista FACEPE, Pernambuco, Brazil
Gil, J. L., O. Guenni, et al. (1997). Biological N-2-fixation by three tropical forage legumes and its transfer to Brachiaria humidicola in mixed swards. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 29(5-6): 999-1004. {a} Universidad Central Venezuela, Fac. Agronomia, Inst. Botanica Agricola, Apartado 4579, Maracay 2101, Venezuela
Logan, K. A. B. and R. J. Thomas (1997). Method for the quantification of acid production by plants in gel. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 28(17-18): 1633-1641. Cent. Int. Agric. Trop., Apartado Aereo 6713, Cali, Colombia
Mullen, B. F., I. K. Rika, et al. (1997). Performance of grass-legume pastures under coconuts in Indonesia. Experimental Agriculture 33(4): 409-423. {a} Dep. Agric., Univ. Queensl., Brisbane, Australia
Ng, K. F., W. W. Stur, et al. (1997). New forage species for integration of sheep in rubber plantations. Journal of Agricultural Science 128(3): 347-355. {a} Dep. Agriculture, Univ. Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Alencar, J. A. D., G. P. Rocha, et al. (1996). Effect of nitrogen fertilization on dry mather and protein content of (Andropogon gayanus) Brachiaria humidicola and Setaria anceps. Ciencia e Agrotecnologia 20(1): 99-107. {a} Zootencia, Pesquisador da Empresa Capixaba de Pesquisa Agropecuaria, EMCAPA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cadisch, G., H. Imhof, et al. (1996). Carbon turnover (delta-13C) and nitrogen mineralization potential of particulate light soil organic matter after rainforest clearing. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 28(12): 1555-1567. {a} Dep. Biological Sci., Wye Coll., Univ. London, Wye TN25 5AH, UK
Lapointe, S. L., M. S. Serrano, et al. (1996). Resistance to leafcutter ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and inhibition of their fungal symbiont by tropical forage grasses. Journal of Economic Entomology 89(3): 757-765. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, A. A. 6713 Cali, Colombia
Mislevy, P., F. G. Martin, et al. (1996). Influence of grazing frequency on production and quality of Paspalum, Brachiaria, and Setaria grasses. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings 55: 97-103. {a} Range Cattle Res. Education Center, Ona, FL 33865-9706, USA
Valle, L. A. C. D., S. Ferraz, et al. (1996). Control of the soybean cyst nematode, Heterodera glycines Ichinohe, with pasture grasses. Nematologia Brasileira 20(2): 1-11. Univ. Fed. Vicosa, Dep. Fitopatol., 36570-000 Vicosa, MG, Brazil
Barker, G. M., A. C. Firth, et al. (1995). Susceptibility to Deroceras reticulatum feeding among Brachiaria species. Tests of Agrochemicals and Cultivars(16): 82-83. {a} Ruakura Agric. Res. Cent., AgRes., Private Bag 323, Hamilton, New Zealand
Cameron, A. G., T. A. Gibson, et al. (1995). Performance of forages introduced into Kalimantan, Indonesia, by the South-East Asian forage seeds project. Genetic Resources Communication(21): 1-38. {a} c/- DPIF Pastures, GPO Box 990, Darwin 0800, Australia
Costal, N. D. L., R. S. C. D. Costal, et al. (1995). Response of Brachiaria humidicola to mycorrhiza inoculation and fertilization with rock phosphate. Boletim do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica 11(1): 19-25. {a} EMBRAPA/Cent. Pesquisa Agroflorestal Rondonia, Engenheiro Agronomo, Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil
de, L. C. N., C. R. S. C. da, et al. (1995). Effects of vesicular-arbuscular myccorrhizal fungi and phosphorus on Brachiaria humidicola. Boletim do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi Serie Botanica. Dec. 11(2): 131-138. {a} Centro de Pesquisa Agroflorestal de Rondonia - Engenheiro Agronomo, EMBRAPA, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
Gijsman, A. J. and R. J. Thomas (1995). Aggregate size distribution and stability of an oxisol under legume-based and pure grass pastures in the eastern Colombian Savannas. Australian Journal of Soil Research 33(1): 153-165. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Apdo, Aereo 6713, Cali Colombia, South Africa
Kelemu, S., J. W. Miles, et al. (1995). Sources of resistance in species of Brachiaria to foliar blight disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Tropical Grasslands 29(4): 257-262. Tropical Forages Program, CIAT, Aparatado Aereo 6713, Cali, Colombia
Lira, M. D. A., E. V. D. Freitas, et al. (1995). Performance of heifers on signalgrass pastures in the forest zone of Pernambuco. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 24(2): 242-251. {a} Rua D. Manoel Medeiros, s/n Dois Irmaos, CEP 50000, Recife, Brazil
Nara, M. C. B., J. A. Gomide, et al. (1995). Sowing of tropical forage grasses. 3. Doses and methods of single superphosphate application. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 24(6): 896-908. {a} Estudante do Curso de Mestrado do DZO-UFV, Brazil
Obeid, J. A., J. A. Gomide, et al. (1995). Seeding of tropical forage grasses. II. Density of seeding. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 24(4): 522-529. {a} Titular do DZO-UFV-36571-000 Vicosa, MG, Brazil
Souza, S. O. D., J. Santana, et al. (1995). Performance of six tropical grasses to the incidence of Blissus leucopterus (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) in the presence and absence of fertilization. Ciencia e Pratica 19(4): 369-374. {a} Estacao Expeirmetnal Campos, Av. Francisco Lamego 134, Cep. 28080-000 Campos Goytacazes, Brazil
Fisher, M. J., I. M. Rao, et al. (1994). Carbon storage by introduced deep-rooted grasses in the South American savannas. Nature London 371(6494): 236-238. Cent. Int. Agric. Tropical, Apartado Aereo 6713, Cali, Colombia
Goncalves, C. A. and N. D. L. Costa (1994). Agronomic Evaluation of Brachiaria humidicola In Pure Stands and in Combination With Tropical Legumes in Rondonia. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 23(5): 699-708. {a} EMBRAPA/CPATU, Belem-Para, Brazil
Obeid, J. A., J. A. Gomide, et al. (1994). Depth for sowing tropical forage grasses. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia 23(6): 877-888. {a} Dep. de Zootecnia da Univ. Federal de Vicosa, bolsista do CNPq, Portugal
Agnew, A. D. Q., G. L. Rapson, et al. (1993). The functional ecology of Empodisma minus (Hook. f.) Johnson and Cutler in New Zealand ombrotrophic mires. New Phytologist 124(4): 703-710. {a} Dep. Biol. Sci., Univ. Coll. Wales, Aberystwyth SY23 3DA, UK
Dhawan, P. K., S. P. Singh, et al. (1993). Antibiosis mechanism of resistance to shoot fly, Atherigona soccata (Rondani) in sorghum. Crop Research Hisar 6(2): 306-310. Dep. Entomol., CCS Haryana Agric. Univ., Hisar-125 004, India
Lapointe, S. L., M. S. Serrano, et al. (1993). Colonization of two tropical forage grasses by Acromyrmex landolti (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in eastern Colombia. Florida Entomologist 76(2): 359-365. Centro Internacional Agric. Tropical, A.A. 6713, Cali, Colombia
Vera, R. R., C. A. Ramirez, et al. (1993). Reproduction in continuously underfed Brahman cows. Animal Production 57(2): 193-198. Centro Internacional de Agricultural Tropical, Apartado Aereo 6713, Cali, Colombia
Botelho, W. and P. R. Reis (1992). Resistance of forage grasses to spittlebugs: I. Effects of the adults of Deois flavopicta (STAL, 1854) (Homoptera: Cercopidae). Anais da Sociedade Entomologica do Brasil 21(2): 5-14. {a} EPAMIG/CRCO Caixa Postal 295, 36701-970 Sete Lagoas MG, Brazil
Cuenca, G. and M. Lovera (1992). Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in disturbed and revegetated sites from La Gran Sabana, Venezuela. Canadian Journal Of Botany 70(1): 73-79.
Haddad, M. L., N. S. Silveira, et al. (1992). Determination of natality and mortality intrinsic rates of Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius, 1974) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Anais da Sociedade Entomologica do Brasil 21(2): 49-57. {a} Dep. Entomologia, ESALQ/USP 13418-900 Piracicaba SP, Brazil
Miller, I. L. (1992). Competition between Brachiaria humidicola and Mimosa pigra. Tropical Grasslands 26(2): 111-114. Dep. Primary Industry Fisheries, P.O. Box 79, Berrimah, N.T. 0828, Australia
Ogundipe, O. T. and O. A. Olatunji (1992). Systemic anatomy of Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb. (Poaceae). Feddes Repertorium 103(1-2): 19-30.
Peck, R. B. and J. P. Bishop (1992). Management of secondary tree species in agroforestry systems to improve production sustainability in Amazonian Ecuador. Agroforestry Systems 17(1): 53-63.
Pereira, J. M., J. D. D. Nascimento, et al. (1992). Consumption and weight gain by cattle in pastures of grass Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweickt, in monoculture or associated with leguminous plants, under different stocking rates. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 21(1): 118-131.
Pereira, J. M., J. D. D. Nascimento, et al. (1992). Contents of crude protein and in vitro dry matter digestability in available forage and in selected diet for cattle in pastures of Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweickt, in monoculture or associated with leguminous plants under different stocking rates. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 21(1): 104-117.
Pereira, J. M., J. D. D. Nascimento, et al. (1992). Availability and botanical composition of forage available in pastures of Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweickt, in monoculture or associated with leguminous plants under different stocking rates. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 21(1): 90-103.
Stanton, J. M., B. P. C. O, et al. (1992). Species of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) affecting tobacco in north Queensland, including two new host races of Meloidogyne arenaria. Australasian Plant Pathology 21(4): 150-157. {a} Plant Pathol. Branch, Queensland Dep. Primary Industries, Meiers Rd., Indooroopilly, Queensland 4068, Australia
Estrada, L. H. C., J. D. D. Nascimento, et al. (1991). The effect of the sample size and the size of the quadrat upon the estimates of the botanical composition and dry matter production with the Botanal. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 20(5): 483-493.
Torres, C. and P. Trutmann (1991). Evaluation of germ plasm of Brachiaria spp. for resistance to the rust (Uromyces setariae-italicae). Fitopatologia Colombiana 15(2): 42-46. Centro Internacional Agricultura Tropical, Apartado Aereo 6713, Cali, Colombia
Guss, A., J. A. Gomide, et al. (1990). Phosphorus requirement for establishment of four Brachiaria spp. in five soils. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 19(4): 278-289.
Laroca, S. (1990). On visits of wild bees (Apoidea) to the flowers of Brachiaria humidicola (Gramineae), in Porto Velho (Rondonia, Brazil). Anais Da Sociedade Entomologica Do Brasil 19(2): 481-484.
Cosenza, G. W., R. P. D. Andrade, et al. (1989). Resistance in grasses to the pasture spittlebug. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 24(8): 961-968.
Ferrufino, A. and S. L. Lapointe (1989). Host plant resistance in Brachiaria grasses to the spittlebug Zulia colombiana. Entomologia Experimentalis Et Applicata 51(2): 155-162.
Souza, S. O. D., J. C. Pinto, et al. (1989). Influence of age on the chemical composition of four tropical forage grasses. Ciencia E Pratica 13(1): 56-64.
Do, V. C. B., K. J. Moore, et al. (1988). Cell wall composition and digestibility in five species of Brachiaria. Tropical Agriculture 65(4): 337-340.
Sylvester, B. R., D. Mosquera, et al. (1988). Inhibition of nitrate accumulation in tropical grassland soils: Effect of nitrogen fertilization and soil disturbance. Journal Of Soil Science 39(3): 407-416.
Magalhaes, B. P., J. R. P. Parra, et al. (1987). Rearing technique and biology of spittlebug Deois incompleta on Brachiaria. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 22(2): 137-144.
McCosker, T. H. (1987). Establishment and persistence of introduced grasses on the Marrakai land system, in the Northern Territory (Australia) semi-arid tropics. Tropical Grasslands 21(1): 28-41.
Nilakhe, S. S. (1987). Evaluation of grasses for resistance to spittlebugs. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 22(8): 767-784.
Ellis, R. H., T. D. Hong, et al. (1986). Quantal response of seed germination in Brachiaria humidicola, Echinochloa turnerana, Eragrostis tef and Panicum maximum to photon dose for the low energy reaction and the high irradiance reaction. Journal Of Experimental Botany 37(179): 742-753.
Goedert, C. O. and E. H. Roberts (1986). Characterization of alternating-temperature regimes that remove seed dormancy in seeds of Brachiaria humidicola. Plant Cell And Environment 9(7): 521-526.
Grof, B. (1986). Performance of associations of Desmodium canum and Brachiaria spp. in the oxisol savannas of Colombia. Tropical Agriculture 63(4): 331-332.
Hewitt, G. B. (1986). Preferences of Zulia entreriana (Berg, 1879) and Deois flavopicta (Stal, 1854) (Homoptera: Cercopidae) for three pasture grasses of the genus Brachiaria Griseb. Anais Da Sociedade Entomologica Do Brasil 15(Suppl): 141-148.
Hewitt, G. B. (1986). Spittlebug egg density in Brachiaria pastures in Central Brazil. Anais Da Sociedade Entomologica Do Brasil 15(1): 109-112.
Rodrigues, J. D., M. H. A. Delachiave, et al. (1986). Effects of different methods to break the dormancy of Brachiaria humidicola (Rendle) Schweickerdt. Cientifica 14(1-2): 65-72.
Cajas, G. S., L. E. Tergas, et al. (1985). The effect of stocking rate on growth and the appearance of estrus in Mediterranean heifers raised in Brachiaria humidicola, Melinis minutiflora and Desmodium ovalifolium pastures. Acta Agronomica 35(2): 102-117.
Lau, H. D. and N. P. Singh (1985). Facial eczema in ovines intoxicated with Pithomyces chartarum in pasture of quicuio of Amazonia. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 20(8): 873-876.
Smith, M. A. and P. C. Whiteman (1985). Grazing studies on the Guadalcanal Plains, Solomon Islands: 3. Comparison of existing mixtures with koronivia (Brachiaria humidicola cultivar Tully) and with natural pastures. Journal Of Agricultural Science 104(1): 181-190.
Tabosa, J. N. and M. D. A. Lira (1985). Salinity tolerance test in some tropical forage grasses. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Zootecnia 14(2): 205-215.
Magalhaes, F. M. M. and J. Doebereiner (1984). Occurrence of Azospirillum amazonense in some Amazonian (Brazil) ecosystems. Revista De Microbiologia 15(4): 246-252.
Mecelis, N. and P. R. P. D. Oliveira (1984). Brachiaria humidicola seed production components: Effects of nitrogen application and time of harvest. Zootecnia 22(1): 57-72.
Dynia, J. F. and N. G. D. Cunha (1449). Identification of nutrient deficiencies in soils of the Pantanal of Mato Grosso (Brazil). Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 19(12): 1449-1456.
Loureiro, M. D. F. and R. M. Boddey (1343). Nitrogen balance on four grasses of the genus Brachiaria. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 23(2): 1343-1354.
Thomas, D. and R. P. D. Andrade (1047). Agronomic performance of 5 tropical grasses under grazing in the "cerrado" region (Brazil). Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira 19(8): 1047-1052.
Campos, S., R. D. Castro, et al. Clustering of the Agriculture Regional Divisions in relation to the cultivated grass species for pasture in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Cientifica Jaboticabal 21(2): 255-263. {a} Dep. Engenharia Rural, Fac. Ciencias Agronomicas, UNESP, 18603-970, Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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