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    Cenchrus purpureus - Wikipedia

    • Cenchrus purpureus, synonym Pennisetum purpureum, also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to African grasslands. It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands. Historically, this wild species has been used primarily for grazing, rece… See more

    Description

    Cenchrus purpureus (or napier grass) is a monocot C4 perennial grass in the family Poaceae. It is tall and forms in robust bamboo-like clumps. It is a heterozygous plant, but seeds rarely fully form; more often it repr… See more

    Yield

    Yield depends on management techniques (e.g. fertilizer), soil quality, rain, sunshine and temperature. Recognizing its potential as a bioenergy crop, some yield trials have been carried out around the world. In Malaysia, … See more

    Push-pull pest management

    The push-pull pest management technique involves the desired crop being planted alongside a 'push' plant, which repels pests, in combination with a 'pull' crop around the perimeter of the plot, which draw insect… See more

    Where is Napier grass grown?
    Napier grass is grown along maize or sorghum (in rows or in borders) to reduce the stem borer population. It is also commonly grown in borders of many crops as windbreak and firebreak. Basic requirements Napier grass is best grown in warm, tropical and subtropical regions.
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