Field and laboratory methods for grassland and animal production research

This book brings together a range of methods used to study grasslands (both temperate and tropical) and ruminant performance, including: grassland vegetation and its measurement; pattern analysis in grassland and animal production systems; modelling pasure and animal production; measuring botanical...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jones, R. M. [ (Richard M.)] (Author), Mannetje, L. 't (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxon : CABI , c2000
Series:Cabi Ser
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Online Access:https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2000/20003011913.pdf
Table of Contents:
  • 1.Grassland vegetation and its measurement
  • 2. Pattern analysis in grassland and animal production systems
  • 3. Modelling pasture and animal production
  • 4. Measuring botanical composition of grasslands 5. Measuring sward structure
  • 6. Plant popultion dynamics in grasslands
  • 7. Measuring biomass of grassland vegetation
  • 8. Evaluation of species and cultivars
  • 9. Remote sensing in vegetation and animal studies
  • 10. Assessing rangeland condition and trend
  • 11. Measuring chemical composition and nutritive value in forages