Observations on nutrient deficiencies in Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum)

Abstract

Kikuyu grass is apparently very sensitive to lack of phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, iron, magnesium, copper or manganese. It is influenced much less by lack of boron, molybdenum, calcium or zinc. Kikuyu grass grown in pots with nutrient solutions was very sensitive to lack of P, K, S, Fe, Mg, Cu and Mn. Deficiency in these nutrients produced stunted growth, discoloured leaves and fair to very poor root growth.