The role of legumes in mixed pastures
Legumes can contribute greatly to pasture production by providing high protein forage, especially during the dry season when grass quality is poor. Little nitrogen (N) is transferred underground by actively growing legumes, but aboveground transfer of N, principally in legume leaf litter, green leaf...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | Inglés |
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture
1982
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82230 |
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