Outlines the evolution of man's utilization of the natural and derived grasslands of the intertropical zone in terms of his management of wild and domesticated herbivores; assesses their roles as a primary feed resources for livestock and as an effective means of maintaining soil fertility in the...
Tothill, J.C.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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Diallo, A.K.
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[Present and future role of grasslands and fodder crops in inter-tropical countries with special reference to over-production and environment]
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Present and future role of grasslands and fodder crops in inter-tropical countries with special reference to over-production and environment
Agroforestry practices and systems for supporting pastoral and agropastoral livestock production in Africa range from the preservation of trees to more intensively planted and managed systems. In the extensive traditional practice of tree conservation, use strategy is geared towards biomass maint...
Dzowela, B.H.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Agroforestry systems in Africa: Role in livestock production and protection of the environment]
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Agroforestry systems in Africa: Role in livestock production and protection of the environment
Investigates production characteristics, forage quality and animal production potential of some selected Kenyan sweet potato accessions for inclusion into crop/livestock production systems. Presents and discusses results of experiments on fibrous root development and tuber development and vine q...
Karachi, M.K.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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[The potential of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lamb) as a dual purpose crop in semi-arid crop/livestock systems in Kenya]
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The potential of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lamb) as a dual purpose crop in semi-arid crop/livestock systems in Kenya
Reports on the initial stages of a work carried out to evaluate the nutritive value of Crotalaria ochroleuca (marejea). Determines dry matter yield, chemical composition and invitro dry matter digestibility. Examines DM & OM contents and yields, chemical compostion with whole plant, leaf and stem...
Mkiwa, F.E.J.
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Sarwatt, S.V.
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Lwoga, A.B.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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[Nutritive value of Crotalaria ochroleuca: I. Chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility at different stages of growth]
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Nutritive value of Crotalaria ochroleuca: I. Chemical composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility at different stages of growth
A study conducted to investigate the beef production potential of a Rhodes grass pasture fertilized with inorganic N and grown in association with D. Uncinatum. Includes data on dry matter yields of pure and mixed pastures (Rhodes + Desmodium), soil N status before and after three seasons of trea...
Dzowela, B.H.
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[Value of a forage legume component in summer beef fattening systems in Malawi]
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Value of a forage legume component in summer beef fattening systems in Malawi
Reviews available information in the field of integrating cereal-crop-forage production, the degree of acceptance of success or failure and suggestions for improving the system in Malawi. Examines grain, maize stover and legume forage dry matter yields in maize-forage legume mixed cropping, grai...
Munthali, J.T.K.
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Msiska, H.D.C.
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Zimba, A.W.C.
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Dzowela, B.H.
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[Towards an integrated cereal crop-forage production for improved cattle productivity: The Malawi experience]
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Towards an integrated cereal crop-forage production for improved cattle productivity: The Malawi experience