1st Edition

Forage Legumes for Temperate Grasslands

By John Frame Copyright 2005
    320 Pages
    by CRC Press

    320 Pages
    by CRC Press

    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 very detailed information on and illustrations of 35 selected forage legume species that will contribute to more efficient and viable grassland farming.

    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

    Biography

    John Frame