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The Physiology of Grass Production Under Grazing

II. Photosynthesis, Crop Growth and Animal Intake of Continuously Grazed Swards.

A.J. Parsons, E.L. Leafe, B. Collett, P.D. Penning, and J. Lewis.
Journal of Applied Ecology

Abstract taken from Introduction:
"Our understanding of the growth and the physiology of production of the grass crop managed by continuous grazing falls far short of our understanding of the crop managed by infrequent cutting. The potential productivity of swards managed by continuous grazing has remained the subject of debate (Raymond 1981) and attempts to advocate this system of management (McMeckan 1956, 1960) have met with controversy. However, a combination of the techniques used in plant physiology and in studies of animal production has provided an opportunity to increase our understanding of the physiological basis of production under continuous grazing and to help resolve the controversy..."

Contents:
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
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