Title | Herbicide treatment and vegetation response to treatment of mesquites in southern New Mexico |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1983 |
Authors | Herbel C.H., Gould W.L, Leifeste WL, Gibbens, Robert P. |
Journal | Journal of Range Management |
Volume | 36 |
Pagination | 149-151 |
Date Published | March 1, 1983 |
Abstract | Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) is a major unwanted plant in the Southwest. This study evaluated the herbage responses obtained from various aerial applications of 2,4,5-T on mesquites in southern New Mexico. The dead plants on the various areas ranged from 7-64% of the mesquite. Yields of perennial grasses ranged from 3-1931 kg/ha on the untreated controls and 11-2696 kg/ha on the areas sprayed with 2,4,5-T. In dense stands of mesquite, about 30% of the mesquites must be killed before grass yields are significantly increased. |
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