Forages. Volume 1 : an introduction to grassland agriculture, (6^th Ed.) An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture

This new edition highlights plant adaptation and the complexity of forage management by integrating soil, climate, and herbivory factors with production goals. This exceptional sourcebook has been extensively reconfigured to address the needs of today's undergraduate students and provide a foundation for problem solving and decision making in forage management. Sidebars and study questions will aid student review and comprehension. The contributing authors, predominantly forage teachers from across the continental United States, provide broad, national coverage of key species and management practices in a framework of comparative analysis.

Characteristics of Forage Species. Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World. Structure and Morphology of Grasses. Structure and Morphology of Legumes and Other Forb. Physiology of Forage Plants. Environmental Aspects of Forage Management. Grasses for Northern Areas. Grasses for Southern Areas. Legumes for Northern Areas. Legumes for Southern Areas. Forbs. Forage Management. Forage Establishment. Forage Fertilization and Nutrient Management. Integrated Pest Management in Forages. Naturalized Grassland Ecosystems and Their Management. Forage Improvement and Seed Production. Forage Utilization. Forage Quality. Forage Utilization. Forage Related Animal Disorder. Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage. Grazing Management Systems. Appendix, Common and Botanical Names of Forages. Glossary. Index.