Forages, an Introduction to Grassland Agriculture (Volume I) (Hardcover, 6, Volume I)

Contributing Authors.

Preface.

The Metric System.

PART I. CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGE SPECIES.

1. Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World (Robert F. Barnes and C. Jerry Nelson).

2. Structure and Morphology of Grasses (Lowell E. Moser and C. Jerry Nelson).

3. Structure and Morphology of Legumes and Other Forbs (Robert B. Mitchell and C. Jerry Nelson).

4. Physiology of Forage Plants (Jennifer W. MacAdam and C. Jerry Nelson).

5. Environmental Aspects of Forage Management (Jeffrey J. Volenec and C. Jerry Nelson).

6. Grasses for Northern Areas (John A. Balasko and C. Jerry Nelson).

7. Grasses for Southern Areas (Darren D. Redfearn and C. Jerry Nelson).

8. Legumes for Northern Areas (Robert L. McGraw and C. Jerry Nelson).

9. Legumes for Southern Areas (Lynn E. Sollenberger and Michael Collins).

10. Forbs (Danny H. Smith and Michael Collins).

Compendium of Common Forages, Following (Kenneth J. Moore).

PART II. FORAGE MANAGEMENT.

11. Forage Establishment (Dennis R. Cosgrove and Michael Collins).

12. Forage Fertilization and Nutrient Management (David J. Barker and Michael Collins).

13. Integrated Pest Management in Forages (Gary W. Fick, William O. Lamp, and Michael Collins).

14. Naturalized Grassland Ecosystems and Their Management (Charles P. West and C. Jerry Nelson).

15. Forage Improvement and Seed Production (Darrell A. Miller and C. Jerry Nelson).

PART III. FORAGE UTILIZATION.

16. Forage Quality (Michael Collins and John O. Fritz).

17. Forage Utilization (Charles T. Dougherty and Michael Collins).

18. Forage-Related Animal Disorders (Michael Collins and David B. Hannaway).

19. Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage (Michael Collins and Vance N. Owens).

20. Grazing Management Systems (Vivien G. Allen and Michael Collins).

Appendix: Common and Botanical Names of Forages.

Glossary.

Index