Growth, forage yield and quality of Morus alba L. and Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp. in mixed and pure fodder bank systems in Yucatan, México
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-019-00378-4
Abstract: The main constraints in the ruminant production systems in the tropics are low availability and quality of forage during the dry season. An alternative that could mitigate the lack of food during periods of scarcity… read more here.
Keywords: fodder; forage yield; fodder banks; fodder bank ... See more keywords
Forage biomass and soil aggregate carbon under fodder banks with contrasting management regimes
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-019-00473-6
Abstract: Fodder banks are important agroforestry technologies that improve access to off-season livestock feed among smallholder farmers. However, fodder banks also contribute to nutrient mining, through biomass transfer, and therefore their sustainably may be downplayed. In order… read more here.
Keywords: fodder banks; carbon; frequency; biomass ... See more keywords