The grasses. Classification and distribution. Environment in relation to some aspects of grass physiology. Day length. Light intensity. Temperature. Rainfall. S

Natural grasslands of the tropics. A philosophy of pasture improvement. New and improved pasture plants. Pasture establishment. Soil fertility and fertiliser ne

The importance of grasslands. The classification and distribution of grasses. The world's major tropical grasslands. Performance and management of natural pastu

The role of legumes in agriculture; Evaluation of natural resources for pasture production; Land clearing; Pasture establishment; Mineral nutrition of tropical

Limitations to seed production. Site selection for seed production. Crop husbandry of tropical pastures species growm for seed production. Harvesting and proces