Research Article | Published: 01 December 2000

Effect of multipurpose tree species on composition, dominance, yield and crude protein content of forage in natural grassland

P. Rai, G. R. Rao and K. R. Solanki

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 380-385 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-BHLXK5 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present investigation involving effect of 12 Multipurpose tree species on the composition, dominance and yield of understorey herbage in natural grasslands conditions evinces that natural grass species such as Dichanthium annulatum, Heteropogon contortus, Iseilema laxum and Themeda quadrivalvis were present under all the tree species, whereas introduced species performed poorly because of low survival. With regard to composition and dominance, in general, D. annulatum performed better than rest. The dry matter yield of understory vegetation responded non-significantly to different MPTS even after 8 years of plantation.

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Rai, P., Rao, G.R. and Solanki, K.R., 2000. Effect of multipurpose tree species on composition, dominance, yield and crude protein content of forage in natural grassland. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(4), pp.380-385. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-BHLXK5

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