Present status on the quality determination in Dinanath grass (Penni-setum pedicellatum Trin.) has been reviewed. Apomictic mode of reproduction coupled with polyploidy where different chromosomal races are involved poses unique problems to the breeders in evolving new genotypes superior in quality from the view point of animal productivity and good agronomic base. Possible approaches for getting sexual types out of apomictic population are outlined. Association of morphological characters in the annual as well as perennial strains in this grass with the quality components would facilitate rapid genetic improvement in its digestable nutrients per unit of dry matter production.
