Forages: v. 2
The Science of Grassland Architecture
Iowa State University Press
5th Edition
Published on 27. February 1995
Book
Hardback
370 pages
978-0-8138-0683-9 (ISBN)
Description
Provides an additional 23 chapters that emphasize new technology and the integration of forages into systems. Material concerning specific forage species and problems complements and amplifies volume I.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Arnes, AI
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 254 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8138-0683-9 (9780813806839)
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Content
Part 1: Principles of Forage Management.Forage Crop Management: Application of Emerging Technologies. Forage Crop Development: Application of Emerging Technologies. Forage Establishment and Renovation. Integrated Pest Management in Forages. Nutrient Management of Forages. Quality-related Characteristics of Forages. Evaluating Forage Production and Quality. Forage Analysis by Near Infrared Spectroscopy. Forage-induced Animal Disorders. Emerging Technologies: Forage Harvesting Systems. Postharvest Processing of Forages. Silage: Basic Principles. Part 2: Forage Systems: Systems of Grazing Management. Cropland Pastures and Crop Residues. Permanent Pasture Ecosystems. Rangeland and Agroforestry. Forages for Conservation and Soil Stabilisation. Managing Forages to Benefit Wildlife. Part 3: Forages for Livestock:Forages for Beef Cattle. Forages for Dairy Cattle.Forages for Horses. Forages for Sheep, Goats, and Rabbits. Forages for Swine, Poultry, and Other Species. Appendix: The Metric System. Appendix: Botanical and Common Names of Grasses, Legumes, and Other Plants.Appendix: Common and Botanical Names of Grasses, Legumes, and Other Plants. Glossary. Index