Drought resilience
High drought tolerance supports production through variable rainfall.
Mulato II
Brachiaria hybrid CIAT 36087A proven semi-decumbent tropical forage hybrid for productive grazing, hay, silage and pasture renovation in drought-prone environments.
Technical variety profile
The technical file lists 25–30 t DM/ha/year, up to 18% crude protein and up to 65% digestibility under suitable management.
Dry matter25–30 t/ha/year
Crude proteinUp to 18%
DigestibilityUp to 65%
Seeding rate8–10 kg/ha
First grazing90–110 days
Rest period25–35 days
Best fit
Where Mulato II belongs
Drought-prone tropical pasturesRotational grazingHay, silage and cut forageAcid to neutral soils
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Why it performs
Three reasons to shortlist it
Forage quality
Published protein and digestibility support well-managed livestock systems.
Flexible use
Works for grazing, cut forage, hay and silage.
Technical data
Comparable specifications
Dry matter25–30 t/ha/yearTechnical reference
Crude proteinUp to 18%Technical reference
DigestibilityUp to 65%Technical reference
Seeding rate8–10 kg/haTechnical reference
First grazing90–110 daysTechnical reference
Rest period25–35 daysTechnical reference
Growth habitSemi-decumbent perennialTechnical reference
Height100–150 cmTechnical reference
Waterlogging toleranceLowTechnical reference
Soil pH4.5–8Technical reference
Elevation0–1,400 mTechnical reference
Residual15–20 cmTechnical reference
Primary product documents
Download the technical sheet
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View guides and supporting researchEstablishment
Build the stand correctly
- 01Use 8–10 kg/ha on a fine, firm seedbed, adjusted for seed coating and quality.
- 02Plant shallowly according to the coated-seed label.
- 03Delay first grazing until approximately 90–110 days and a strong root system.
Management
Turn potential into performance
- Use 25–35 day rest periods as a starting point; adjust for growth rate and target quality.
- Leave 15–20 cm residual.
- Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Limitations & safety
Know where it does not fit
- Low tolerance of prolonged waterlogging.
- Upper-end yield and quality require adequate fertility and managed defoliation.
- Seeding rate must be converted to the marketed seed form.
Technical resourcesTechnical guide · Current edition Research report · 2024 View the complete Research Library
Guides and supporting research
Mulato II: A High-Quality Forage Grass Hybrid
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Open publicationImproved forages and climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Open publicationField fit matters
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