Studies on the Establishment of Mixed Pastures in Thailand

Abstract

Method and time of establishment of the mixed pastures as well as combination between grass and legume were investigated in Thailand. The plots in which grass was transplanted after the growth of the seedlings of legume showed a better composition of grass and legume compared with the plot in which legume sowing and grass transplanting were performed at the same time. However these plots were invaded with weeds. Establishment undertaken late in the rainy season showed better results compared with early time establishment. Among the legume species, centrosema and Townsville stylo were more suitable for the establishment of pastures mixed with grasses than glycine.