Abstract:Sand blackberry (Rubus cuneifolius Pursh) is a troublesome perennial weed in Florida rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata Benth.)–grass pastures. The degree to which it can be controlled by defoliation is not well understood. In 2011 and 2012, blackberry regrowth and persistence responses were assessed by clipping every 35 d to three stubble heights (8, 16, and 24 cm), with or without simultaneous removal of all leaf from remaining stubble. Blackberry dry matter harvested decreased linearly (12.8 to 8.5 g m−2) as … Show more
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