ANIM 421: Principles of Range And Forage Science
Credits:
3
Definition of ecological terms. Ecosystem concept and function. Types of biological relationships. Succession and range condition. Ecology and range management. Economic importance and types of grasslands. Factors affecting development of grasslands. Aims and techniques of forage conservation. Criteria for choice of species for forage production. Pasture establishment process and methods. Factors influencing pasture establishment. Factors limiting forage production to Ghana.