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A comparative analysis of the morphology and nutritive value of five South African native grass species grown under controlled conditions

Khuliso E RavhuhaliDepartment of Animal Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, South Africa;Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Victor MlamboSchool of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, South Africa
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Tefera S BeyeneDepartment of Livestock and Pasture Science, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Lobina G PalamuleniDepartment of Geography and Remote Sensing, School of Environmental and Health Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, South Africa
Pages 67-70 | Received 21 May 2018, Accepted 20 Aug 2018, Published online: 10 Oct 2018

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