East Africa S Grasses And Fodders Their Ecology And Husbandry
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East Africa S Grasses And Fodders Their Ecology And Husbandry
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Author : G. Boonman
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
East Africa S Grasses And Fodders Their Ecology And Husbandry written by G. Boonman and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-09 with Science categories.
The series Tasks for Vegetation Science is devoted to a variety of research aspects in vegetation science, pure as wellas applied. Of the applied problems one of the most pressing is to achieve better knowledge and improvement of the pasture vegetation in tropical and subtropical regions. As series editor I was impressed by the sheer volume of useful scientific information concerning pasture plants from East Africa collected during many years by Dr. Boonman and compiled in one manuscript. Dr. Boonman first came to East Africa in 1963 on an overland journey along the river Nile which took him from Alexandria in Egypt to Lake Victoria in Uganda and Kenya and back again. After a brief spell as a cotton agronomist in the Sudan Gezira he joined the grassland research team at Kitale, Kenya in 1966. Improvement ofseed yield oftropical grasses was his principal interest which finally led him into the fieldof breeding grasses. Well-known varieties from his work include Boma & Elmba Rhodesgrass as wellas Clone 13Elephantgrass. In 1979he was recalled to The Netherlands to head a cooperative seedcompany involved in the breeding of grasses and cereals. The author has focused this study on one region, Eastern Africa.Global application of theories runs into conflicts too easily with local types of farming, if not with bare economics. Very few books can be found that describe existing practices and seek local answers by digging deep in the stacks of old, local reports.
East Africa S Grasses And Fodders
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Author : G. Boonman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-15
East Africa S Grasses And Fodders written by G. Boonman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-15 with categories.
Farmers Success With Tropical Grasses
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Author : Joseph G. Boonman
language : en
Publisher: Netherlands Development Assistance Information Department M
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Farmers Success With Tropical Grasses written by Joseph G. Boonman and has been published by Netherlands Development Assistance Information Department M this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Agropastoral systems categories.
Grasses Of East Africa
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Author : Dino J. Martins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-04
Grasses Of East Africa written by Dino J. Martins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04 with Nature categories.
Grasses of East Africa describes 100 species of common, ecologically important, or remarkable grass found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Grasses comprise one of the largest plant families on Earth but are possibly the most overlooked. Yet it is these ubiquitous and important plants that have the greatest impact on our daily lives - providing a wide range of staple foods for humans, a fundamental source of grazing for livestock, as well as food and shelter for an infinite variety of wildlife.This book includes:* Clearly laid out and easy-to-use species descriptions* Striking line and watercolor illustrations, labeled to highlight diagnostic features* Full-color photographs* A concise introduction covering the economic significance of grasses, their ecology, habitats, and conservationThis is a book that will be invaluable to students, scientists, travelers, and nature lovers, aiding identification while also highlighting the functions of these important plants.
Genetics And Breeding For Productivity Traits In Forage And Bioenergy Grasses
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Author : John W. Forster
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2018-03-20
Genetics And Breeding For Productivity Traits In Forage And Bioenergy Grasses written by John W. Forster and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-20 with Electronic book categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Genetics and Breeding for Productivity Traits in Forage and Bioenergy Grasses" that was published in Agronomy
Grasslands Of The World
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Author : Victor R. Squires
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2018-09-05
Grasslands Of The World written by Victor R. Squires and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-05 with Nature categories.
This book begins with a brief account of the extraordinary sequence of events that led to emergence of grasslands as major vegetation formations that now occupy some of the driest and hottest and the highest and coldest on earth as well as vast steppes and prairies in more temperate climes. It is the story of grasses successfully competing with forests and woodlands, aided and abetted by grazing herbivores and by humans and their use of fire as a tool. It is a story of adaptation to changing climates and the changing biophysical environments. A major focus of the book is the Palaearctic biogeographic realm that extends over some 45 million km2 and thus more than 1/3 of the terrestrial ice-free surface on Earth. It comprises extensive grasslands of different types and origin, which can be subdivided into (1) natural grasslands with (1a) steppes (climatogenic in dry climates), (1b) arctic-alpine grasslands (climatogenic in cold climates) and (1c) azonal and extrazonal grasslands (pedogenic and topogenic) as well as (2) secondary grasslands created and sustained by human activities, such as livestock grazing, mowing or burning. Grasslands of the Palaearctic do not only form a major basis for the agriculture of the region and thus its food supply, but are also crucial for other ecosystem services and host a supra proportional part of the realm’s plant and animal diversity. To reflect that suitability of grasslands for biodiversity strongly depends on their state, we apply the term High Nature Value grassland to those natural grasslands that are not degraded (in good state) and those secondary grasslands that are not intensified (semi-natural). The situation in a variety of countries where grasslands are evolving under the influence of global climate change is also considered. Case studies are presented on Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, India, China, South America, North America and Australia. The concluding chapter examines a set of themes arising from the chapters that make up the bulk of this book. The following provide a focus: recent history of grassland biomes – brief recap of current thinking and recent trends with special reference to dry grasslands in the Palearctic regions; the current status of grasslands and germplasm resources (biodiversity) – an overview; management systems that ensure sustainability; how to recover degraded grasslands; socio-economic issues and considerations in grassland management; the impacts of environmental problems in grasslands such as future climate change and intensification and the problems/prospects facing pastoralists and other grassland-based livestock producers.
Identification Guide For Near Eastern Grass Seeds
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Author : Mark Nesbitt
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-09-16
Identification Guide For Near Eastern Grass Seeds written by Mark Nesbitt and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-16 with Social Science categories.
Archaeobotanical studies constantly encounter the carbonized grains of grasses, cultivated and wild, but the vast diversity of wild species that are potentially present has made identification of archaeological material fraught with difficulties. This volume provides an invaluable tool for mastering these difficulties. Based on years of laboratory study of an extensive reference collection, this book gives expert guidance for the identification and interpretation of grass seeds, focusing on those species that occur in the Near East and Europe.
Forage Seed Production Tropical And Subtropical Species
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Author : Daphne T. Fairey
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 1997
Forage Seed Production Tropical And Subtropical Species written by Daphne T. Fairey and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Published in association with the International Herbage Seed Production Research Group, this volume and its companion provide the definitive resource for anyone involved in the breeding and commercial production of grass and legume seeds, whether for grazing systems, horticulture or recreation.
Grasslands Of The World
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2005
Grasslands Of The World written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Business & Economics categories.
This book brings together information on the contrasting characteristics, condition, present use and problems of the world's main natural grasslands. Since grassland is commercialized through the grazing animal, particular attention is paid to the livestock production systems associated with each main type. Grazing resources are more than simply edible herbage: many other factors have to be taken into account, notably water in all areas, and shelter in winter-cold climates. Seasonality of forage supply is a characteristic of almost all grazing lands, so the strategies for dealing with lean seasons are described. The main problems of each type are mentioned and possible strategies for their sustainable management discussed - taking into account their multiple functions, not only livestock production. The book is primarily aimed at agricultural scientists, educationalists, extensionists and decision-makers with interests in responsible use of extensive grasslands.
The Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Indian Journal Of Agricultural Sciences written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Agriculture categories.