Clipping Effects on Dry Matter Yields and Survival of Basin Wildrye

Effects of frequency and height of clipping basin wildrye over a 4-year period on yield and plant survival in the fifth year were studied. Yield and survival were reduced with close and frequent clippings (6 vs 9 week frequencies and 15 vs 30 cm heights), but growth stage at the first clipping did not significantly reduce either yield or survival. We conclude that reduced yield and survival in response to the clipping treatments are due to a previously reported decline in plant vigor, which is related to levels of carbohydrate reserves.This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries.The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information.Migrated from OJS platform August 202