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Kumaravelu
(Dec 2012)
Emperor Grass (Cumbu Napier Hybrid) = Napier Elephant grass of Africa x Kambu (Bajra) India Triploid Sterile Hybrid F1 F2 (Non viable) Therefore, propagation only through sibs (cuttings)
From 1954, every year, repeatedly the crossing is made and progeny evaluated. NBCO4 Evolved by TNAU during 2008
28 09 / 2011) Weighment of 5 months old crop tested by the author Dr. GK (28 / / 09 / 2011
Sample No.
No. of Culms
1 2 3 Average
19 19 17 18
2nd Ratoon crop weight After 5 months (22 / 02 / 2012) 1160 MT / ha (green)
TOTAL BIOMASS
First Ratoon Crop 640 green MT / ha (80% moisture) Second Ratoon Crop 770 green MT / ha (80% moisture)
(This data is collected from minimum size sample plots of less than 20 cents only. Therefore this should be taken only as an indicator of high yielding nature of this hybrid grass. It is suggested that a field sample trial maybe carried out by the users for one harvest upto 5 to 6 months to evaluate its yield potential for that particular soil and management status.
Average Sugarcane yield in Tamilnadu 40 Ton / acre 27% is the weight of the bagasse (50% moisture) The yield of bagasse is about 11 tons per acre Highest yield in sugarcane is 100 Tons / acre Even in this the yield of bagasse will be 27 Tons / acre On an average, safely, we may presume its potential as following Emperor Grass can yield a minimum of 160 Green Tons / acre / year @ 50% moisture it yields 80 Tons / acre / year Emperor Grass can yield a maximum of 250 Green Tons / acre / year @ 50% moisture it yields 125 Tons / acre / year
Cows like it because of its sweetness. Note the houseflies on the fresh cut stems indicating more sweetness (sugars).