Describes the geology, relief, climate, major soil types, vegetation zones and land use patterns of the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Presents results of studies on natural forage productivity & composition and forage production constraints.
The effect of grazing cattle on vegetation was studied on a natural pasture during the rainy and dry seasons of 1995 in the Ethiopian highlands. The study used 0.01 ha plots, established on 0-4 percent and 4-8 percent slopes located close to each other at Debre Zeit research station, 50 km South ...
Mwendera, E.J.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Woldu, Z.
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[Vegetation response to cattle grazing in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Vegetation response to cattle grazing in the Ethiopian highlands
Presents guidelines for the establishment & management of fodder banks, particularly selection of site, land preparation; sowing & presowing treatment of legumes, seedling establishment and early management. Lists 5 of the factors influencing productivity of fodder banks in the subhumid zone of N...