With the underpinning role of forage legumes in the nitrogen economy and animal productivity from temperate grasslands certain to expand in the future, particularly in regions where their potential has not yet been realized, it is essential that the wealth of information currently available is widely disseminated. This book serves the purpose with very detailed information on and illustrations of 35 selected forage legume species that will contribute to more efficient and viable grassland farming.
Acronyms
Introduction
Plant Development
Nitrogen Fixation
Sward Establishment
Seed Mixtures
Nitrogen and Mineral Nutrition
Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Feeding Value
Utilization
Forage Legume Profiles
Concluding Remarks
References
Glossary of Plant Names
Index
Biography
John Frame