Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native grass species: Stipa lagascae: A heavy, adaptable grass that provides high quality hay

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2014-12-17

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Azaiez Ouled Belgacem, Mounir Louhaichi. (17/12/2014). Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native grass species: Stipa lagascae: A heavy, adaptable grass that provides high quality hay. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

Abstract

Stipa lagascae is a perennial bunchgrass that is highly palatable for livestock. It is also harvested and dried as high quality hay for summer feed. This plant is found in humid to arid areas across the Mediterranean and is flexible to variations in temperature and water availability.

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Agricultural Research Knowledge
Agriculture and Livelihood systems
Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Intensification

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http://www.icarda.org/sites/default/files/Stipa-lagascae-Factsheet%20%282%29.pdf

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agriculture; pastures

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agropastoral; pasture crops

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Ouled Belgacem, Azaiez  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5946-7540
 Louhaichi, Mounir  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4543-7631