The ecology and management of grazing systems / edited by J. Hodgson and A.W. Illius.

Other author Hodgson, J. (John), 1937-
Other author Illius, A. W. (Andrew W.)
Other author C.A.B. International.
Format Book
Publication InfoWallingford, Oxon, UK : CAB Iternational, ©1996.
Descriptionx, 466 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Grazing--Management.
Range ecology.
Pasture ecology.

Contents Tissue flows in grazed plant communities / G. Lemaire, D. Chapman -- Strategies of plant survival in grazed systems : a functional interpretation / D. D. Briske -- Plant competition and population dynamics / J. M. Bullock -- Assessing and interpreting grass ; woody plant dynamics / S. Archer -- Foraging strategies of grazing animals / E. A. Laca, M. W. Demment -- Biochemical aspects of grazing behaviour / K. L. Launchbaugh -- Ingestive behaviour / E. D. Ungar.
Contents Ruminant, rumen and pasture resource : nutrient interactions in the grazing animal / H. Dove -- Multispecies grazing in the Serengeti / M. G. Murray, A. W. Illius -- Complexity and stability in grazing systems / N. M. Tainton, C. D. Morris, M. B. Hardy -- Management of grazing systems : temperate pastures / G. W. Sheath, D. A. Clark -- Management of rangelands : paradigms at their limits / M. Stafford Smith.
Contents Management of Mediterranean grasslands / N. G. Seligman -- Grasslands in the well-watered tropical lowlands / M. J. Fisher, I. M. Rao, R. J. Thomas ... [et al.] -- Progress in understanding the ecology and management of grazing systems / A. W. Illius, J. Hodgson.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 97141787
ISBN0851991076

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks SF85 .E26 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold