Tropical Legumes in Animal Nutrition / Edition 1

by CABI

Overview

Legumes have diverse uses and roles in agriculture and environmental protection. They are particularly important in the tropics for a number of reasons. Browse or tree species are renowned for their drought resistance and their role in the prevention of desertification. All legumes can fix atmospheric nitrogen, thus reducing the cost of fertilizers to farmers who may not be able to afford them. While tropical grasses are often of poor nutritive value, both browse and pasture legumes may have a higher protein content, palatability and digestibility. This volume focuses on the use of tropical browse, pasture and grain legumes in animal nutrition. It is written by leading authorities from the UK, Australia, India and Malaysia and is aimed at advanced students, research workers and extension agents in animal nutrition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851989266
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	06/01/1995
Series:	CABI Publishing Series
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.08(d)

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