Evaluates relationship between NDVI (nomalized difference vegetation index) and above-ground biomass, between maximum NDVI and end-of-growing season biomass; and between the integral of the NDVI curve or NDVI increments overtime and actual biomass. Describes atmospheric interference and technical...
Hiernaux, Pierre H.Y.
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[Vegetation monitoring by remote sensing: Progress in calibrating a radiometric index and its application in the Gourma, Mali]
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Vegetation monitoring by remote sensing: Progress in calibrating a radiometric index and its application in the Gourma, Mali
The Pastures Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (PANESA) deals with forage and other feed resource development in sub-Saharan Africa. Emphasis is placed on forage germplasm evaluation and seeking entry-points of forage resources into mixed crop-livestock smallholder farmer production systems...
Dzowela, B.H.
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[The Pasture Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (PANESA): Its regional collaborative research programme]
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The Pasture Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (PANESA): Its regional collaborative research programme
On a global basis, livestock products - meat, milk, eggs and fibre - account for 40 percent of the value of total marketed agricultural product. Animal products provide essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals to help ensure nutritionally balanced diets. In developing countries, livestock tra...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Contribution of livestock to food production in developing countries]
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Contribution of livestock to food production in developing countries