A note on the effect of cutting on lucerne in wet soil

Abstract

This note reports the effect of various frequencies of cutting during an extended period of abnormally wet weather during January-February 1971 on persistence of lucerne plants 4 months later. Cutting during a period of hot wet weather in Jan.-Feb. 1971 killed many lucerne plants while uncut plants in the same plots were only slightly affected. 2 consecutive cuts at 3-week intervals caused the most serious damage.