Abstract
Cocksfoot is a very valuable forage grass. However, its palatability and digestibility leave to be desired. On the basis of data collected from the literature these undesirable qualities are ascribed to: a. a high lignin content, b. an unfavourable K/Ca ratio and c. harshness of the leaves through the presence of silicified dentations. Directions are given for the properties mentioned under a. and b. A selection method is described for developing non-dentate plants and the results obtained so far are discussed.
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