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1977
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The low productivity of natural grassland in the desert and semi-desert regions of Central Asia, and their strong annual and seasonal fluctuations urgently need improvement. The solution of this problem implies the introduction of shrubs and semi-shrubs for feeding purposes in arid regions of the Soviet Union. More than 300 species from the wild-growing flora have been tested to this effect. From these, some 10-15 species appeared to be promising for cultivation. On account of their biological, ecological, and physiological properties, a special technique was developed for cultivating these species in the arid zone of Central Asia. By the establishment of permanent pastures with the introduced forage plants, yields from desert and semi-desert pastures can be increased 3-5 times.
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Shamsutdinov, Zebri, "The introduction of new forage crops in the arid zone of Central Asia" (1977). IGC Proceedings (1977-2023). 6.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1977/sess5/6)
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The introduction of new forage crops in the arid zone of Central Asia
The low productivity of natural grassland in the desert and semi-desert regions of Central Asia, and their strong annual and seasonal fluctuations urgently need improvement. The solution of this problem implies the introduction of shrubs and semi-shrubs for feeding purposes in arid regions of the Soviet Union. More than 300 species from the wild-growing flora have been tested to this effect. From these, some 10-15 species appeared to be promising for cultivation. On account of their biological, ecological, and physiological properties, a special technique was developed for cultivating these species in the arid zone of Central Asia. By the establishment of permanent pastures with the introduced forage plants, yields from desert and semi-desert pastures can be increased 3-5 times.
