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Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis L.)—A Versatile Grass: A Review

Ewa Mackiewicz-Walec, Piotr Żarczyński, Sławomir Krzebietke, Katarzyna Żarczyńska

Agriculture · 2024

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Summary

Smooth brome (Bromus inermis L.) is a species of perennial grass with growing economic importance. Initially, this species had attracted interest as a source of animal feed. Over the years, the interest in smooth brome increased significantly due to the growing knowledge about its advantages. The aim of this study was to explore the contemporary significance of smooth brome. This plant is characterized by a high tolerance to many negative environmental factors, such as periodic droughts, low temperatures and salinity, which contributes to its constant presence in the landscape of many countries. The moderate soil requirements of smooth brome, combined with the effective use of soil resources and rational nutrient utilization, contribute to high biomass yields that can reach 13 t/ha DM. The

Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.3390/agriculture14060854
Catalogue ID
SNmpapk2si-0vz3ye
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