Defoliation, Shoot Plasticity, Sward Structure and Herbage Utilization in Pasture: Review of the Underlying Ecophysiological Processes
Sward structure affects herbage growth, pasture species dynamics, and herbage utilization. Defoliation management has a major impact on sward structure. In particular, tiller size-tiller density compensations allow for the maintenance of herbage growth. Tiller size and tiller density are determined...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/5/4/1146 |