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Leguminous fodder trees in the farming system. An overview of research at the Humid Zone Programme of ILCA in southwestern Nigeria

Reviews a variety of research trials ranging from the improvement of germplasm materials to the development of fodder production systems, and concludes with a recommendation for more research and development attention on the integration of fodder trees within the existing farming systems. Includes d...

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Main Authors: Atta-Krah, A.N., Sumberg, J.E., Reynolds, L.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1986
Subjects:
feed crops
browse plants
feed legumes
farming systems
research
leucaena leucocephala
gliricidia sepium
yields
grazing
soil
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49932
Summary:Reviews a variety of research trials ranging from the improvement of germplasm materials to the development of fodder production systems, and concludes with a recommendation for more research and development attention on the integration of fodder trees within the existing farming systems. Includes data on mulch DM yields of Gliricidia at different planting densities & flowering and seed production, dry matter yields & nitrogen content of leucaena, maize and cowpea yields in alley cropping trials.

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