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A very large and widespread family of Monocotyledoneae, with more than 10.000 species, most of which are herbaceous, but a few are woody. The stems are jointed, the long, narrow leaves originating at the nodes. The flowers are inconspicuous, with a much reduced perianth, and are wind-pollinated or cleistogamous. The fruit in single-seeded, usually a caryopsis. Grasses are the most important of all plants for food. (Source: ALL)

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Klaassen ES, Craven P 2003. Checklist of grasses in Namibia.

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Checklist of grasses in Namibia.pdf	1.42 MB

Zimmermann I 2008. Book Review - Grasses of Namibia. Müller, M.A.N. (revised and updated by van Eck, J.) 2007. Dinteria 30 137-138

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Book Review_Grasses of Namibia_2008.pdf	151.17 KB

Grellier S, Barot S, Janeau J-L, Ward D 2012. Grass competition is more important than seed ingestion by livestock for Acacia recruitment in South Africa. Plant Ecology 213 899-908

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Grass competition is more important than seed ingestion by livestock for Acacia recruitment in South Africa.pdf	317.69 KB

Child MF, Milton SJ, Dean RWJ, Lipsey MK, Puttick J, Hempson TN, Mann GK, Babiker H, Chaudrey J, Humphrey G, Joseph G, Okes NC, Potts R, Wistebaar T 2010. Tree-grass coexistence in a flood-disturbed, semi-arid savanna system. Landscape Ecology 25 315–326

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Tree_grass coexistence in a flood_disturbed_semi_arid savanna system.pdf	364.03 KB

Meyer KM, Wiegand K, Ward D 2009. Patch dynamics integrate mechanisms for savanna tree-grass coexistence. Basic and Applied Ecology 10 491-499

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Patch dynamics integrate mechanisms for savanna tree_grass coexistence.pdf	283.04 KB

Ward D, Esler KJ 2011. What are the effects of substrate and grass removal on recruitment of Acacia mellifera seedlings in a semi-arid environment?. Plant Ecology 212 245-250

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What are the effects of substrate and grass removalon recruitment of Acacia mellifera seedlings in a semi_arid environment.pdf	207.49 KB

Cramer MD, Chimphango SBM, van Cauter A, Waldram MS, Bond WJ 2007. Grass competition induces N2 fixation in some species of African Acacia. Journal of Ecology 95 (5) 1123-1133

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Grass competition induces N2 fixation in some species of African Acacia.pdf	499.15 KB

Burke A 2005. A biodiversity treasure trove on Windhoek's doorstep. Flamingo 52-55

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flamingo-Jun2005-WDH.pdf	2.24 MB

Burke A 2001. An eruption of green - the Brukkaros Mountain springs to life. Flamingo 37-40

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flamingo-May2001-Bruk.pdf	2.29 MB

Burke A 1996. Wealth of the Veld - Grasses are the background of agriculture and wildlife. Flamingo 18-22

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flamingo-Nov1996-grasses.pdf	3.42 MB

Teshirogi K, Kanno M, Shinjo H, Uchida S, Tanaka U 2022. Distribution and dynamics of the Cynodon dactylon invasion to the cultivated fields of pearl millet in north-central Namibia. Journal of Arid Environments 205

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2022. Secrets of Namibia's fairy circles demystified: Plants self-organize.

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Secrets of Namibias fairy circles demystified_ Plants self_organize.pdf	253.48 KB

Getzin S, Yizhaq H 2023. Long and undamaged roots of dying grasses in namibian fairy circles reject the sand termite hypothesis - response to Jürgens and Gröngröft (2023).

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Long and undamaged roots of dying grasses in namibian fairy circles reject the sand termite hypothesis.pdf	505.89 KB

Hattingh E 2023. Avis timber poaching to be investigated, Says CoW.

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NAM_2023_09_Avis timber poaching to be investigated_Says COW_Republikein_Eng.pdf	304.88 KB

Hattingh E 2023. Illegal logging claims at Avis Dam.

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NAM_2023_09_Illegal logging claims at Avis Dam_Namibian Sun.pdf	317.34 KB

Bocksberger G, Schnitzler J, Chatelain C, Daget P, Janssen T, Schmidt M, Thiombiano A, Zizka G 2016. Climate and the distribution of grasses in West Africa. Journal of Vegetation Science 27 306-317

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Climate and the distribution of grasses in West Africa.pdf	4 MB

Raubenheimer SL, Venter N, Ripley BS 2022. Drought susceptibility of southern African C4 grasses: Phylogenetically and photosynthetically determined?. Functional Ecology 37 2029-2039

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Drought susceptibility of southern African C4 grasses.pdf	557.24 KB

Kappel C, Illing N, Nguyen Huu C, Barger NN, Cramer MD, Lenhard M, Midgley JJ 2020. Fairy circles in Namibia are assembled from genetically distinct grasses. Communications Biology 3

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Fairy circles in Namibia are assembled from genetically distinct grasses.pdf	675.3 KB

Reinhard JE, Geissler K, Blaum N 2022. Grass and ground dwelling beetle community responses to holistic and wildlife grazing management using a cross-fence comparison in Western Kalahari rangeland, Namibia. Journal of Insect Conservation 26 711-720

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Grass and ground dwelling beetle community responses to holistic.pdf	234.95 KB

Mashau AC, Hempson GP, Lehmann C, Vorontsova MS, Visser V, Archibald S 2021. Plant height and lifespan predict range size in southern African grasses. Ecology and Evolution 48 (12) 3047-3059

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Plant height and lifespan predict range size in southern African grasses.pdf	706.37 KB

Bourreil P, Gillet H 1971. Synthese des connaissance et des recherches nouvelles sur Aristida rhinochloa graminee africaine amphitropicale. Mitteilungen der Botanischen Staatssammlung München 10 309-340

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Synthese des connaissance et des.pdf	5.5 MB

Ebner M, Roth-Nebelsick A, Bocherens H, Gschwender F, Baumeister M, Ebner NM, Hohberg K, Gan HY, Schneider C, Maggs-Kölling G, Marais E, Lehmitz R, Miranda T 2025. The fog harvesting Namib Desert dune grass Stipagrostis sabulicola promotes niche building by modifying substrate and atmosphere conditions. Journal of Arid Environments 227

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The fog harvesting Namib Desert dune grass Stipagrostis sabulicola.pdf	697.06 KB

Gan HY, Hohberg K, Schneider C, Ebner M, Marais E, Miranda T, Lehmitz R, Maggs-Kölling G, Bocherens H 2024. The hidden oases: unveiling trophic dynamics in Namib's fog plant ecosystem. Scientific Reports 14

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The hidden oases_unveiling trophic dynamics in Namibs fog plant ecosystem.pdf	599.74 KB

Treonis AM, Bell A, Marais E, Maggs-Kölling G 2025. Namibian fairy circles: Hostile territory for soil nematodes. PLoS One 20 (8)

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Namibian fairy circles_Hostile territory for soil nematodes_2025.pdf	616.11 KB

Hoffmann JAH, Mouton AJ 1990. Ekonomiese implikasies van die vestiging en benutting van 100 ha bloubuffelgras op 'n 7 000 ha plaas. Agricola 8 43-45

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Ekonomiese implikasies van die vestiging en benutting van 100 ha bloubuffelgras op n 7 000 ha plaas.pdf	529.11 KB

Fourie ML 1989. 'n Statistiese bepaling van die aantal kwadrate wat gesny moet word ten einde die grasproduksie van natuurlike weiding in die noorde van Suidwes-Afrika met 'n gegewe sekerheid te bepaal. Agricola 7 65-66

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Statistiese bepaling van die aantal kwadrate wat gesny moet word.pdf	347.88 KB

Smit CJ 1988. Vestiging van bloubuffelsgras. Agricola 6 31-33

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Vestiging van bloubuffelsgras.pdf	1.1 MB

Bester FV 1988. Weiveldevaluering. Agricola 6 21-25

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Weiveldevaluering.pdf	1.59 MB

Bester FV 1988. Die bepaling van die grasproduksie van natuurlike veld. Agricola 6 26-30

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Die bepaling van die grasproduksie van natuurlike veld.pdf	1.71 MB

Bester FV 1988. Faktore wat die ontkieming van grasse beïnvloed. Agricola 5 49-52

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Donaldson CH 1986. Bloubuffelsgras (Cenchrus ciliaris). Agricola 3 19-25

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Bloubuffelsgras_1986.pdf	1.17 MB

Venter PS 1985. Natuurlike weiding versus bloubuffel-aanplanting. Agricola 2 91-92

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Natuurlike weiding versus bloubuffel_aanplanting.pdf	222.85 KB

Nepolo E, Mapaure I 2012. Short-Term Influence of Fire on Herbaceous Composition, Diversity and Grass Biomass Production in Semi-Arid Savanna Woodland in Windhoek, Namibia. International Journal of Ecosystem 2 (6) 154-160

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Influence of Fire on Herbaceous Composition_2012.pdf	290.39 KB

Tschinkel WR 2010. The foraging tunnel system of the Namibian termite, Baucaliotermes hainesi. Journal of Insect Science 10 (65) 1-17

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The Foraging Tunnel System of the Namibian Desert Termite.pdf	2.62 MB

Seely MK 1978. Grassland productivity: the desert end of the curve. South African Journal of Science 74 295-297

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Grassland productivity_ the desert end of the curve.pdf	306.01 KB

Roth-Nebelsick A, Ebner M, Miranda T, Gottschalk V, Voigt D, Gorb S, Stegmaier T, Sarsour J, Linke M, Konrad W 2012. Leaf surface structures enable the endemic Namib desert grass Stipagrostis sabulicola to irrigate itself with fog water. Journal of the Royal Society Interface

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Stipagrostis sabulicola to irrigate itself with fog water_2012.pdf	1.16 MB

Louw GN, Seely MK 1980. Exploitation of fog water by a perennial Namib Dune Grass, Stipagrotis sabulicola. South African Journal of Science 76

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Exploitation of fog water by a perennial Namib Dune Grass_1980.pdf	154.49 KB

Rietkerk M, van de Koppel J 2000. Herbivore regulation and irreversible vegetation change in semi-arid grazing systems. Oikos 90 (2) 253-260

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rietkerk-00-herbivore regulation.pdf	172 KB

Ekotrust 2010. Vegetation of the Inca, Tubas and Shiyela sites of Reptile Uranium Namibia (RUN).

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Vegetation of the Inca_Tubas and Shiyela sites of Reptile Uranium Namibia_2010.pdf	9.42 MB

Joubert DF, Cunningham PL 2002. The distribution and invasive potential of Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum in Namibia. Dinteria 27 37 - 47

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Distribution and invasive potential_Peenisetum setaceum.pdf	664.54 KB

Rothauge A 2001. Drought management strategies for Namibian ranchers. Agricola 12 99 - 105

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Drought management strategies for Namibian ranchers_2001.pdf	930.07 KB

Rothauge A 2001. An evaluation of Open Rotational Grazing. Agricola 12 94 - 98

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An evaluation of Open Rotational Grazing_2001.pdf	658.7 KB

Horn LH, Soleymanne B, Vollmann J 2010. Phenotypic characterization for induced mutation breeding in radio sensitivity studies of Vigna unguiculata, Pennisetum glaucum and Sorghum bicolor varieties in Namibia. Agricola 20 33 - 37

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Phenotypic characterization for induced mutation breeding in radio sensitivity studies_2010.pdf	3.41 MB

Henschel JR, Burke A, Seely M 2005. Temporal and spatial variability of grass productivity in the Central Namib Desert. African Study Monographs 30 43 - 56

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Temporal and spatial variability of grass productivity in the Central Namib Desert.pdf	326.76 KB

van Rooyen MW, Theron GK, van Rooyen N, Jankowitz WJ, Matthews WS 2004. Mysterious circles in the Namib Desert: Review of hypotheses on their origin. Journal of Arid Environments 57 467 - 485

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Fairy_circles_of_namibia.pdf	390.37 KB

Wagenseil H, Samimi C 2007. Woody vegetation cover in Namibian savannahs: A modelling approach based on remote sensing. Erdkunde 61 (4) 325 - 334

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Wagenseil_2007 - bush encroach.pdf	2.53 MB

Meyer M, Wiegand K, Ward D, Moustakas A 2007. The rhythm of savanna patch dynamics. Journal of Ecology 95 (6) 1306 - 1315

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The rhythm of savanna patch dynamics.pdf	321.83 KB

Kolberg H, Griffin M, Simmons R 1997. The Ephemeral Wetlands of Central Northern Namibia. Wetlands, Biodiversity and the Ramsar Convention 4-6

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The Ephemeral Wetlands of Central Northern Namibia.pdf	93.63 KB

Espach C, Lubbe LG, Ganzin N 2006. Determining grazing capacity in Namibia: Approaches and methodologies. Agricola 16 28 - 39

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Determining grazing capacity in Namibia_2006.pdf	1.07 MB

Ellis RP, Vogel JC, Fuls A 1980. Photosynthetic pathways and the geographical distribution of grasses in South West Africa/Namibia. South African Journal of Science 76 307 - 314

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Photosynthetic pathways and the geographical distribution of grasses in South West Africa.pdf	1.18 MB