List of Contributors, ix
Foreword, xiii
Preface, xv
The Metric System, xvi
In Praise of Bluegrass, xix
PART I CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGE SPECIES, 1
1 Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World, 3
C. Jerry Nelson, Michael Collins, Jennifer W. MacAdam, and Kenneth J. Moore
2 Structure and Morphology of Grasses, 19
Shelby M. Gruss and Kenneth J. Moore
3 Structure and Morphology of Legumes and Other Forbs, 37
Robert B. Mitchell and C. Jerry Nelson
4 Physiology of Forage Plants, 53
Jennifer W. MacAdam and C. Jerry Nelson
5 Environmental Aspects of Forage Management, 71
Jeffrey J. Volenec and C. Jerry Nelson
6 Grasses for Northern Areas, 89
Michael Collins, C. Jerry Nelson, and Vern S. Baron
7 Grasses for Southern Areas, 105
Daren D. Redfearn and C. Jerry Nelson
8 Legumes for Northern Areas, 119
Jacob M. Jungers, Craig C. Sheaffer, and C. Jerry Nelson
9 Legumes for Southern Areas, 135
Lynn E. Sollenberger and Michael Collins
10 Forage Crops for Bioenergy, Industrial Products, and Human Foods, 151
Jacob M. Jungers and Kenneth J. Moore
11 Forages for Soil Conservation and Other Ecosystem Services, 165
S. Carolina Córdova and Kenneth J. Moore
Compendium of Common Forages, 177
Kenneth J. Moore and Shelby M. Gruss
PART II FORAGE MANAGEMENT, 233
12 Forage Establishment, 235
Rocky W. Lemus and Jennifer W. MacAdam
13 Forage Fertilization and Nutrient Management, 249
David J. Barker, Marilia B. Chiavegato, and Michael Collins
14 Integrated Pest Management in Forages, 269
E. Scott Flynn, Lisa L. Baxter, and Kenneth J. Moore
PART III FORAGE UTILIZATION, 283
15 Forage Quality, 285
Yoana C. Newman and Michael Collins
16 Forage Utilization, 303
Michael Collins and Kenneth J. Moore
17 Forage-Related
Animal Disorders, 317
Ali M. Missaoui, Nikolay M. Filipov, and Michael Collins
18 Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage, 337
E. Glenn Shewmaker, Jennifer W. MacAdam, and Michael Collins
19 Grazing Management Systems, 359
Robert L. Kallenbach and Michael Collins
20 Managing Grassland Ecosystems, 377
John A. Guretzky and C. Jerry Nelson
Appendix: Common and Botanical Names of Forages, 395
Glossary, 407
Index, 000
