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1. Importance of tropical and sub-tropical grasslands 2. Objectives of the report . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION
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THE TROPICAL AND SUB-TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT
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1. Boundaries of the tropics and sub-tropics 2. Grassland ecosystems ................. ......... 3. Climatology of Grassland Ecosystems III.
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of species ............... Photosynthesis .................... Growth ........................ .............. Response to fertilization ..................... Insect pests Quality Animal Performance.....................................
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METEOROLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING SWARD FORAGE PRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Plant Population 2. Leaf Area Index 3. Sward structure
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METEOROLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVED YIELD AND QUALITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Stocking rate. .................... ................. 2. Cultivar selection. 3. Irrigation ...................... VI.
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VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS