Agronomy of Grassland Systems

By: CJ Pearson and RL Ison

222 pages, 96 line illus, 52 tabs, 3 maps

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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ISBN: 9780521568890 Edition: 2 Paperback Nov 1997 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 1-2 weeks
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This new edition addresses the need for a different approach to grassland agronomy which incorporates environmental and ethical elements, as well as traditional techniques.

Preface; 1. Overview: perspectives on grassland systems; 2. The emergence of grassland systems; 3. Generation; 4. Vegetative growth; 5. Flowering and seed production; 6. Mineral nutrition; 7. Herbage quality and animal intake; 8. Grassland - animal interactions and management; 9. Grassland systems design; References; Index.

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By: CJ Pearson and RL Ison

222 pages, 96 line illus, 52 tabs, 3 maps

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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'This view of grassland management as applied ecology is the singular unique strength of the book.' Agriculture, Ecosystem and Environment 'A successful synthesis of science and systems thinking has been achieved in a very compact form.' Agricultural Systems 'The use of across-the-world examples enhances the applicability of the principles described.' Journal of Agriculture and Animal Sciences 'The book can be well recommended to students, teachers and practitioners of agriculture as a general overview of grassland systems as well as looking at those in a new and different light.' Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

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