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Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops / edited by Md. Hedayetullah and Parveen Zaman.

Contributor(s): Hedayetullah, Md [editor.] | Zaman, Parveen [editor.] | Apple Academic PressMaterial type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publisher: Toronto ; New Jersey : Apple Academic Press, 2018Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (420 pages) : 50 illustrations, text file, PDFContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781351167369Subject(s): TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General | Forage plants | Crop scienceGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version: : No titleOnline resources: Click here to view. Also available in print format.

Contents:

Oat (Jai) -- --Jancy Gupta and Minu Singh -- Maize (Corn) -- --R. P. Shah, Anjani Kumar, M. Rana, and U. Kumar -- Pearl Millet (Bajra) -- --Shakti Khajuria, A. K. Rai, B. S. Khadda, Raj Kumar, and J. K. Jadav -- Sorghum (Jower) -- --Jancy Gupta and Minu Singh -- Johnson Grass (Aleppo Grass) -- --Md. Hedayetullah and Parveen Zaman -- Jobs Tears (Coix) -- --R. Poddar, K. Jana, C. K. Kundu, and H. Das -- Deenanath Grass (Pennisetum) -- --Md. Hedayetullah and Pintoo Bandopadhyay -- Teosinte (Makchari) -- --M. Rana, R. Gajghate, G. Guleria, R. P. Sah, Anjani Kumar, and O. N. Singh -- Sudan Grass (Sudan Sorghum) -- --Anupam Mukherjee and Md. Hedayetullah -- Hybrid Napier (Napier Bajra Hybrid) -- --Jyotirmay Karforma -- Guinea Grass (Green Panic Grass) -- --Shyamashree Roy and Sanchita Mondal Ghosh -- Cowpea (Black Eyed Pea) -- --Abhijit Saha, Sonali Biswas, Dulal Chandra Roy, and Utpal Giri -- Clusterbean (Guar) -- --Savitri Sharma -- Rice Bean (Red Bean) -- --Champak Kumar Kundu -- Berseem (Egyptian Clover) -- --Arun Kumar Barik and Md. Hedayetullah -- Lucerne (Alfalfa) -- --Partha Sarathi Patra and Tarun Paul -- Stylo (Pencilflower) -- --Partha Sarathi Patra and Tarun Paul -- Pests of Leguminous Forages -- --N. Nair, B. Thangjam, U. Giri, and M. R. Debnath -- Disease Management of Non Leguminous Seasonal Forages -- --Bireswar Sinha, H. Chandrajini Devi, and W. Tampakleima Chanu -- Agro Forestry in Fodder and Forage Crops -- --Kanu Murmu -- Preservation of Forage Crops -- --Pampi Paul, Mahesh B Tengli, and B. S. Meena -- Forage Production and Climate Change -- --K. Jana, A. M. Puste, J. Banerjee, S. Sarkar, and R. J. Koireng

Abstract: This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change.This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops.Key features: • Discusses 17 different types of major forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants• Provides information on agronomic production practices• Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops

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This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change.This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops.Key features: • Discusses 17 different types of major forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants• Provides information on agronomic production practices• Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops

Also available in print format.