Grass cultivation and utilization in northern arid areas

Author: Liu Jianning et al.
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This book is compiled by Liu Jianning, a researcher at the Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Based on the current adjustment of agricultural industrial structure and the need to return farmland to forests and grasslands, the book analyzes the climate and resource characteristics of arid northern regions of China, discusses the importance and approaches of grass-planting and animal husbandry, as well as greening the country. It provides detailed introductions to 64 grass varieties suitable for arid northern regions, including alfalfa, from aspects such as variety habits, botanical characteristics, cultivation techniques, economic value, and harvesting and utilization. The book also introduces 15 grass varieties suitable for cultivating on barren mountains and slopes, as well as grass-planting models for farmland and semi-farmland areas. The book is well-focused, rich in content, easy to understand, highly practical, and suitable for (farmers and herdsmen), grass-planting and animal husbandry professionals, and grassroots agricultural and livestock workers for reference.