Describes some of the important methods of legume introduction into farming systems. Lists some of the legumes identified by ILCA as being of potential value. Summarises the promising genera, their environments of adaptation and their areas of usefulness.
Lazier, J.R.
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[Legumes in forage research programmes for smallscale livestock producers]
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Legumes in forage research programmes for smallscale livestock producers
Hanson, Jean
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Lazier, J.R.
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[Forage germplasm at the International Livestock Centre for Africa]
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Forage germplasm at the International Livestock Centre for Africa
A study was initiated on selected populations of Trifolium tembense collected from the Ethiopian highlands. The species was an annual autogamous clover which is native to the African highlands. In the study, both plant and soil variables were utilized for investigating possible LbP (local breedin...
Akundabweni, L.S.
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Lazier, J.R.
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Lemme, G.
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[Morphological and soil measurements for determining ecotypic variation in Trifolium tembense germplasm in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Morphological and soil measurements for determining ecotypic variation in Trifolium tembense germplasm in the Ethiopian highlands
Describes the characteristics of networks and discusses their advantages. Presents the organisation and objectives of several forage networks. Examines the Forage Network in Ethiopia and the Pasture Network for Eastern and Southern Africa.
Discusses and lists forages recommended for Ethiopian environments and indicates current strategies for utilization out of the six identified by the Fourth Livestock Project Forage Development Programme.
Mengistu, A.
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Lazier, J.R.
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[Recommended forages for Ethiopian environments and current strategies for utilization]
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Recommended forages for Ethiopian environments and current strategies for utilization
Presents the organisation of germplasm evaluation at ILCA which shows the relationships between disciplines and activities in the Animal Feed Resources Thrust. Discusses the five steps of the evaluation scheme. Step 1 includes plantings of unselected germplasm solely for evaluation as well as tho...
Discusses the integration of livestock, particularly West African Dwarf sheep & goats & cattle into agro-forestry systems of humid West African zones, describing current management practices & possibilities of grazing in forests, plantations & alley cropping systems so as to overcome constraints ...
Lazier, J.R.
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Getahun, A.
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Velez, M.
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[The integration of livestock production in agro-forestry]
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The integration of livestock production in agro-forestry
Discusses the theoritical and practical aspects of forage germ-plasm collection. Describes the value of the germ plasm pool, characteristics of forage plants, identification of collection areas, sampling strategy, numbers of plants sampled per size, amount of seed per accession, number of accessi...
Reviews works on the biology & agronomy of Stylosanthes in West Africa, with particular reference to works on its adaptation, establishment & management; use in pasture mixtures; fertilizer application; nodulation & nitrogen fixation; seed production; nutritive value, palatability, grazing manage...