Grasses and grassland : new perspectives / Muhammad Aamir Iqbāl, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Iqbāl, Muhammad Aamir, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grassland ecology.

Grasslands.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, [2022]

Summary:

Grasslands are of vital significance globally by covering more than one-quarter of the earth's surface. They are known by a variety of names, such as prairies, pampas, steppes, savannas, and so on, and provide feed to animals as well as serve as biodiversity reserves and catchment areas. Under the changing climate scenario, they can potentially serve as carbon sinks, which might alleviate the adverse effects of greenhouse gas emissions. This book provides fundamental knowledge of underutilized grasses of economic significance as well as discusses advancements in grasslands management for boosting their bio-productivity. There is a particular focus on state-of-the-art strategies for the restoration and conservation of grasslands in the era of changing climate.

Contents:

1. Introductory Chapter: Grasslands Development Green Ecological Economy and Ecosystem Services Perspectives 2. Interaction of Grassland Ecosystem with Livelihood and Wildlife Sustainability: Tanzanian Perspectives 3. Earth's Energy Budget Impact on Grassland Diseases 4. Underutilized Grasses Production: New Evolving Perspectives 5. Miscanthus Grass as a Nutritional Fiber Source for Monogastric Animals 6. Top Dressing of Fertilizers: A Way Forward for Boosting Productivity and Economic Viability of Grasslands 7. Implement and Analysis on Current Ecosystem Classification in Western Utah of the United States & Yukon Territory of Canada 8. Spinless Forage Cactus: The Queen of Forage Crops in Semi Arid Regions 9. Sewan Grass: A Potential Forage Grass in Arid Environments.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.