With the underpinning role of forage legumes in the nitrogen economy and animal productivity from temperate grasslands certain to expand in the future, particularly in regions where their potential has not yet been realized, it is essential that the wealth of information currently available is widely disseminated. This book serves the purpose with a very detailed information on and illustrations of 35 selected forage legume species, that will contribute to more efficient and viable grassland farming.
By:
John Frame Imprint: Science Publishers,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 240mm,
Width: 180mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 748g ISBN:9781578083589 ISBN 10: 1578083583 Pages: 320 Publication Date:03 January 2005 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Acronyms; Introduction; Plant Development; Nitrogen Fixation; Sward Establishment; Seed Mixtures; Nitrogen and Mineral Nutrition; Weeds, Pests and Diseases; Feeding Value; Utilization; Forage Legume Profiles; Concluding Remarks; References; Glossary of Plant Names; Index