
Tropical pasture research has developed rapidly in the last 20 years, with the introduction of many new pasture species. Whiteman here looks at the effects of climate and various soil properties on different pasture species. He describes their introduction, evaluation, morphology, agronomic characteristics, and adaptations to stress. He also explores the role of pastures in tropical cropping systems and plantation agriculture, and defines the factors controlling nutritive value, intake, and digestibility of pasture species. Over 600 references reflect the broad range of this book over all aspects of pasture science.
This text investigates the complex interaction between tropical environmental variables and the productivity of pasture species within agricultural systems. P.C. Whiteman, an established authority in agricultural science, synthesizes two decades of research to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how climate, soil composition, and plant morphology dictate the success of tropical forage. The work serves as a technical manual for evaluating species adaptation and optimizing their integration into broader cropping and plantation models.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for students and professionals in tropical agronomy due to its extensive bibliographic support. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which provides a rigorous examination of pasture science principles.
Page Count:
392
Publication Date:
1980-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198594704
ISBN-13:
9780198594703
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