Fruit production of Acacia tortilis and A. nilotica in semi-arid Ethiopia
Dry, dehiscent fruits of Acacia tortilis provide important fodder for pastoral livestock in dry seasons on the central Borana Plateau, fruits of A. nilotica may also be useful during drought. Information was needed on fruit yield to assess what these species could contribute to improved calf feeding...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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1994
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28136 |
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