ABSTRACT
Para grass is a vigorous perennial grass used as fodder for the animal and livestock. It is also known as buffalo grass, Mauritius signal grass, California grass, giant couch grass, water grass, and pani wali ghas. Para grass is grown widely in marshy lands as used as fodder. The grass is used as green fodder, soiling, and even for dry hay. The stems have hairy nodes. Average green fodder yield is about 800-1000 q/ha. Under favorable condition, green fodder yield can be increased up to 1200-1500 q/ha. This grass is highly palatable and nutritious. It contains an average 10.2% crude protein and 23.6% crude fiber in fresh grass.
