Discusses the potential of leguminous trees to increase crop-livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Describes major management issues influencing tree introduction and contributions to the system. Gives a detailed account of the management techniques suitable for different agro-ecological zo...
Tothill, J.C.
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[Application de l'agroforesterie aux systemes de production mixte africains]
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Application de l'agroforesterie aux systemes de production mixte africains
The forage quality of shrub legume species planted in acid soils of the llanos and forest margins of Colombia was evaluated by the Tropical Forages Program (TFP) of CIAT. Results showed differences in quality among and within species. Species free of tannins such as Cratylia argentea and Desmodiu...
Lascano, Carlos E.
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Maass, Brigitte L.
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Keller-Grein, Gerhard
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[Forage quality of shrub legumes evaluated in acid soils]
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Forage quality of shrub legumes evaluated in acid soils
Reiber, C.
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Cruz, H.
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Peters, Michael
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Franco, LH
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Lascano, Carlos E.
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Avila Vargas, P
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Schmidt, A
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Schultze-Kraft, Rainer
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Burgos, C.
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Mena Urbina, Martin A.
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Lentes, P
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[Heno, forraje conservado para la época crítica]
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Heno, forraje conservado para la época crítica
Concerns about the generation of greenhouse gases, biodiversity loss, overgrazing and desertification of dry lands and the maintainance of soil and water quality are increasing as human populations grow. This paper discusses what the role livestock can contribute to these problems. Studies showed...
Sylvester-Bradley, Rosemary
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Mosquera P, D.
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Méndez, JE
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[Selection of rhizobia for inoculation of forage legumes in savanna and rainforest soils of Tropical America]
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Selection of rhizobia for inoculation of forage legumes in savanna and rainforest soils of Tropical America
Presents an analysis of some of the forage interventions being tested by the ILCA sub-humid zone programme. Includes a discussion of some of the issues surrounding pasture Development in the same area.