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The effects of season and management on the growth of grass swards

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The Grass Crop

Part of the book series: The Grass Crop ((WOCS))

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Despite its significance as an inexpensive feedstuff for ruminant production, in many temperate regions the grass crop is poorly utilized. Whether the aim is to increase total yield or to improve the economic efficiency of production, attempts to make better use of grass demand a detailed understanding of the limitations to production imposed by the environment, the seasonal development and the defoliation management of this crop.

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Parsons, A.J. (1988). The effects of season and management on the growth of grass swards. In: Jones, M.B., Lazenby, A. (eds) The Grass Crop. The Grass Crop. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1187-1_4

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