Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization of rangelands affects yield, forage quality and the botanical composition

European Journal of Agronomy

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 8-14

  Aydin, I ^a   Uzun, F ^a  

^a ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Botanical composition; Crude protein; Economic benefits; N and P fertilization; Quality; Rangeland

Indexed keywords

FERTILIZER APPLICATION; FORAGE; NITROGEN; PHOSPHORUS; RANGELAND;

EID: 21344475068     PISSN: 11610301     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2004.08.001     Document Type: Article

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