Abstract
S.guianensis cv. Schofield and cv. Endeavour, D.uncinatum cv. Silverleaf, C.pubescens, L.bainesii cv. Miles, T.semipirosum cv. Safari, M.sativa cv. Hunter river, and L.purpureus cv. Dolichos were grown with C.gayana cv. Pioneer (Rhodes grass) under two levels of clipping intensities. DM data were analyzed in relation to the prevailing temperature conditions in southern parts of South-Western Islands of Japan. Schofield, Endeavour, Centrocema, and Lotononis showed higher percent legume and increased legume effect on increased dry matter production, hence, outyielded annual dry matter of other legume-Rhodes grass combinations. Schofield, Endeavour and Centrocema increased dry matter production at around 27℃, whereas Lotononis and Silverleaf at around 22℃. Those results suggested that Schofield, Endeavour and Centrocema are suitable for growing in the area. Data concerning clipping treatments showed that the bunch type or the creeping type of legume such as Schofield, Endeavour and Lotonois is more lasting in the mixture receiving higher clipping intensities comparing with the climbing type of legume such as Centrocema.
