Enhancing rangeland productivity and increasing carrying capacity with buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.), a resilient and drought-tolerant species

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Belgacem, A. and Louhaichi, M. 2024. Enhancing rangeland productivity and increasing carrying capacity with buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.), a resilient and drought-tolerant species. Poster. Tunis, Tunisia: ICARDA.

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Buffel grass is a drought-tolerant species able to survive in areas with less than 150mm rainfall. It is a native range species with high nutritive value and palatability, and is easy to propagate. It can be established by direct seeding, seedlings or by cuttings.

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