Abstract
Kikuyo is a perennial plant of rapid growth and high aggressiveness, which represents one of the most important resources for the development of the economy and for the support of specialized livestock in Colombia. It was introduced in the mid-30s, where it has spread thanks to its invasive nature; however, of the studies that have been carried out, few have focused on the genetic diversity and phenotypic variability within their populations, as well as the possible contributions that these can provide to sustainability in the agricultural sector. The objective of this revision is to explore previous information about some basic topics of this forage species and mainly about its diversity and genetic variability in different latitudes. A systematic search was made of scientific articles, indexed journals, books and documents that had as main axis information about basic grass topics and mainly about genetic variability and diversity. In other countries, several lines of Kikuyo grass have been registered, as well as some studies on genetic diversity that have been able to determine, in different populations, a large amount of genetic variation consistent with the wide morphological variability of pasture.
Highlights
It has been considered one of the mostFor decades in cold climates of Colombia and many other parts of the world, pennisetums importantgrasses in feeding dairy cattle specialist. [1] - [4].(Originally named Pennisetum clandestinum Hoechst
Despite these attributes and their extensive agronomic and zootechnical knowledge, few studies exist at the genetic level of this resource meaningful
Its leaves are usually narrow and longup to 25 cm and 2.5 mm wide, glabrous or can be Diversity Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus): A review provided with hairs subtle,its ligule pale greenish, commonly has dense fine hairs 2 mm long
Summary
It has been considered one of the mostFor decades in cold climates of Colombia and many other parts of the world, pennisetums importantgrasses in feeding dairy cattle specialist. [1] - [4].(Originally named Pennisetum clandestinum Hoechst. Peer review is the responsibility of the Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander They transformed it into an important factor in productivity and economy of the dairy chain. For this reason pastures and especially the Kikuyu grass represent an important resource for the development of the economy and the support of livestock [10] - [12]. Despite these attributes and their extensive agronomic and zootechnical knowledge, few studies exist at the genetic level of this resource meaningful
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