G. Boonman

East Africa's grasses and fodders: Their ecology and husbandry - Tasks for Vegetation Science G. Boonman 1993 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-337) and index. Table of Contents: Series Editor's Preface. List of Herbage Species. 1. Introduction. 2. History of Grassland Development (1900-1970). 3. The Grassland Environment. 4. Husbandry of Natural Grassland. 5. From Shifting Cultivation to Crop-Grass Rotations. 6. Species of Cultivated Grasses. 7. The Establishment and Husbandry of Sown Grasses. 8. Grass Seed Production in Kenya. 9. Grass Breeding at Kitale. 10. Legumes for Sown Pastures. 11. Elephant Grass: General Characteristics. 12. Elephant Grass Husbandry. 13. Elephant Grass Utilization. 14. Alternative Fodder Grasses. 15. Grass Sorghum. 16. Fodder Oats. 17. Lucerne. 18. Other (Non-Graminaceous) Fodder Crops. 19. Hay and Silage. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Publisher Marketing: This book is based on more than 1000 references to English and French articles produced in the region over many decades.