Common bent is not a specialized forage crop due to its low productivity and short stature, which limits its agricultural use to being a minor component of natural pastures.
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crop Common bent,
where this is mentioned in the description.
The agronomic value of common bent as a target component in cultivated forage swards is considered low. Unlike species grown for intensive haymaking or grazing, this grass is characterized by slow growth and a low canopy height, typically ranging from 10 to 60 cm.
The plant has a specific morphology with a fine leaf texture and the ability to form a dense sod, making it more suitable for ornamental landscaping than for providing forage productivity. In intensive agriculture, common bent does not stand out as a productive component of the forage base, and its presence in a sward is viewed primarily as an element of natural biodiversity.
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Forage purpose.
Varieties of Common bent mentioned in the description
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