Forage Crops of the World, 2-volume set : Volume I: Major Forage Crops ; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops

This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change.This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops.Key features:• Discusses 17 different types of major forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants• Provides information on agronomic production practices• Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops Content: Cover Half Title Title Copyright About The Editors Contents List Of Contributors List Of Abbreviations Acknowledgments Preface Part I: Nonleguminous Forages Chapter 1. Oat (jai) Jancy Gupta And Minu Singh Chapter 2. Maize (corn) R.P. Sah, Anjani Kumar, M. Rana, And U. Kumar Chapter 3. Pearl Millet (bajra) Shakti Khajuria, A.K. Rai, B.S. Khadda, Raj Kumar, And J.K. Jadav Chapter 4. Sorghum (jower) Jancy Gupta And Minu Singh Chapter 5. Johnson Grass (aleppo Grass) Md. Hedayetullah And Parveen Zaman. Chapter 6. Job's Tears (coix) R. Poddar, K. Jana, Champak Kumar Kundu, And H. DasChapter 7. Deenanath Grass (pennisetum) Md. Hedayetullah And Pintoo Bandopadhyay Chapter 8. Teosinte (makchari) M. Rana, R. Gajghate, G. Guleria, R.P. Sah, Anjani Kumar, And O.N. Singh Chapter 9. Sudan Grass (sudan Sorghum) Anupam Mukherjee And Md. Hedayetullah Chapter 10. Hybrid Napier (napier Bajra Hybrid) Jyotirmay Karforma Chapter 11. Guinea Grass (green Panic Grass) Shyamashree Roy And Sanchita Mondal Ghosh Part Ii: Leguminous Forages. 12. Cowpea (black-eyed Pea) Abhijit Saha, Sonali Biswas, Dulal Chandra Roy, And Utpal GiriChapter 13. Cluster Bean (guar) Savitri Sharma Chapter 14. Rice Bean (red Bean) Champak Kumar Kundu Chapter 15. Berseem (egyptian Clover) Arun Kumar Barik And Md. Hedayetullah Chapter 16. Lucerne (alfalfa) Partha Sarathi Patra And Tarun Paul Chapter 17. Stylo (pencilflower) Partha Sarathi Patra And Tarun Paul Chapter 18. Pests Of Leguminous Forages N. Nair, B.C. Thangjam, Utpal Giri, And M.R. Debnath. Chapter 19. Disease Management Of Nonleguminous Seasonal Forages Bireswar Sinha, H. Chandrajini Devi, And W. Tampakleima ChanuChapter 20. Agroforestry In Fodder And Forage Crops Kanu Murmu Chapter 21. Preservation Of Forage Crops Pampi Paul, Mahesh B. Tengli, And B.S. Meena Chapter 22. Forage Production And Climate Change K. Jana, A.M. Puste, J. Banerjee, S. Sarkar, And R.J. Koireng Index. "This new book, Forage Crops of the World, Volume II: Minor Forage Crops, discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. It focuses on fodder production for the 25 minor forage crops, including non-leguminous perennial forages, leguminous forages, and non-leguminous and non-graminaceous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas, supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues, cultivated fodder, and fodder from trees, pastures, and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location. With the amount of land under cultivation decreasing, there are limited resources for growing fodder crops, so new trends and solutions are emerging, such as dual purposes crops and using land that normally remains fallow throughout the year. This volume, Forage Crops of the World, Volume II: Minor Forage Crops, provides valuable information needed for effect forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops focuses on major forage crops."--Provided by publisher "This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on fodder production for the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and leguminous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests of leguminous forage crops, disease management of non-leguminous seasonal forages, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas, supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues, cultivated fodder, and fodder from trees, pastures, and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location. With the amount of land under cultivation decreasing, there are limited resources for growing fodder crops, so new trends and solutions are emerging, such as dual purposes crops and using land that normally remains fallow throughout the year. This volume, Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops, provides valuable information needed for effect forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Volume 2 of Forage Crops of the World focuses on minor forage crops."--Provided by publisher "This new 2-volume set discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. The volumes focuses on fodder production for forage crops, cover 17 major forage crops and 25 minor forage crops. The volumes discuss crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. They also address pests of the various forage crops, disease management, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation of forage crops, and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas, supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues, cultivated fodder, and fodder from trees, pastures, and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location. With the amount of land under cultivation decreasing, there are limited resources for growing fodder crops, so new trends and solutions are emerging, such as dual purposes crops and using land that normally remains fallow throughout the year. These volumes provide valuable information needed for effect forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry."--Provided by publisher This book, the second of two volumes, discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. It focuses on 25 minor forage crops, including non-leguminous perennial forages, leguminous forages, and non-graminaceous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests, disease management, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation, and production and climate change. This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops focuses on major forage crops. Key features: • Discusses 25 different types of minor forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants • Provides information on agronomic production practices • Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops This New 2-volume Set Discusses The Importance Of Fodder Production Of The Minor Fodder Crops For Animals. The Volumes Focuses On Fodder Production For Forage Crops, Cover 17 Major Forage Crops And 25 Minor Forage Crops. The Volumes Discuss Crop Production Methodology And Agronomic Management In A Systemic Way, Providing An Abundance Of Information On Each Type Of Forage Crop Discussed, Including Preferred Soil Type, Land Capability, Cropping Patterns, Climate, And Socioeconomic Conditions. They Also Address Pests Of The Various Forage Crops, Disease Management, Agroforestry In Fodder And Forage Crops, Preservation Of Forage Crops, And Forage Production And Climate Change. Forage Crops Are Very Essential For Quality Milk And Meat Production. Farm Animals Are Normally Fed Fodder Available From Cultivated Areas, Supplemented By A Small Extent With Harvested Grasses And Top Feeds. The Three Major Sources Of Fodder Are Crop Residues, Cultivated Fodder, And Fodder From Trees, Pastures, And Grazing Lands. The Patterns And Types Of Fodder Crops Vary By Geographical Location. From Trees, Pastures, And Grazing Lands. The Patterns And Types Of Fodder Crops Vary By Geographical Location.