Warm-climate, legume-grass forage mixtures versus grass-only swards: An ecosystem services comparison
Lynn E. Sollenberger, José Carlos Batista Dubeux
Abstract
Integrating warm-climate forage legumes into grass monocultures has received significant research attention during the past 70 years, but widespread adoption by end users has been elusive. The objectives of this review are to provide historical context regarding legume use in warm-climate grasslands; synthesize the current literature addressing contributions to grassland ecosystem services of warm-climate, grass-only vs. legume-grass mixed swards; and consider how to achieve more widespread adoption of legume technology in warm climates. For this review, warm-climate grasslands are [...]
Topics & Concepts
LegumeGrasslandForageAgroforestryMonocultureContext (archaeology)AgronomyEcosystemEcosystem servicesClimate changeGrassland ecosystemEnvironmental scienceGeographyBiologyEcologyArchaeologyPasture and Agricultural SystemsAgronomic Practices and Intercropping SystemsAgroforestry and silvopastoral systems