Track 2-3-1: Integrated Nutrient Management for Soil Health and Effects on Quality of Production

The XXIII International Grassland Congress (Sustainable use of Grassland Resources for Forage Production, Biodiversity and Environmental Protection) took place in New Delhi, India from November 20 through November 24, 2015.
Proceedings Editors: M. M. Roy, D. R. Malaviya, V. K. Yadav, Tejveer Singh, R. P. Sah, D. Vijay, and A. Radhakrishna
Published by Range Management Society of India

XXIII International Grassland Congress:
Integrated Nutrient Management for Soil Health and Effects on Quality of Production

Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhize on Growth and Productivity of Stylosanthes seabrana

Neha Chakravarty, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
Ashok Shukla, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
Anil Kumar, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
S. K. Dhyani, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
Taru Nagori, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India

Effects of Abscisic Acid on Alleviation of Aluminum Toxicity in Alfalfa

Yuan An, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Shengyin Wang, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
Peng Zhou, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China

Fodder Yield of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.) as Influenced by Mulching, Liming and Integrated Nutrition Management under Foot Hill Condition of Nagaland

Rakesh Kumar, Nagaland Centre Jharnapani, India
Bidyut C. Deka, Nagaland Centre Jharnapani, Dimapur, India
Manoj Kumar, Nagaland Centre Jharnapani, Dimapur, India
Neivah Hansing, Nagaland Centre Jharnapani, Dimapur, India

Dynamic of Soil Mesofauna of Fixed Sand Dunes on the Songnen Grasslands, Northeastern China

Xiuqin Yin, Northeast Normal University, China
Zhenhai Wang, Northeast Normal University, China
Dandan Zhang, Northeast Normal University, China

Comparative Sulfur Use Efficiency and Water Stress Tolerance in Two Brassica napus Cultivars

Bok-rye Lee, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Tae-hwan Kim, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Sang-hyun Park, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Qian Zhang, Chonnam National University, South Korea
Rashed Zaman, Chonnam National University, South Korea

Composting Characteristics of Bovine Manure Produced by Conventional Stacked Processing and an Experimental Small-Scale Apparatus

Yusuke Kajiya, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Yasuyuki Ishii, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Kiichi Fukuyama, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Sachiko Idota, University of Miyazaki, Japan

Enhancing Fodder Oat (Avena sativa) Production in Problem Soils Using Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi Isolated from Acid and Salt Affected Soils of India

R. Srinivasan, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
G. Prabhu, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Manoj Chaudhary, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Auji Radhakrishna, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Sharmishtha Paul, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India

Evaluation of Quality Traits of Nitrogen Treated Napier Bajra Hybrid Plants in Different Cuts Using Different Nitrogen Sources

Meenakshi Goyal, Punjab Agricultural University, India
Rupinder Kaur, Punjab Agricultural University, India
U. S. Tiwana, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, India

Influence of Foliar Nutrition of Selenium on Phytochelatines Content in the Forage of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.)

Iva Klusoňová, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Pavel Horký, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Jiří Skládanka, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Markéta Komínková, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Vojtěch Adam, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
René Kizek, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Petr Škarpa, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Lucia Hodulíková, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Mineral Status of Livestock, Soil, Feeds and Fodders in Ajmer District of Rajasthan

Sheela Choudhary, Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, India
Ramkesh Meena, Central Institute for Research on Goats, India
Sunil Dutt Choudhary, Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, India
Poonam Yadav, Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, India

Yield and Quality of Dual Purpose Sorghum-Fodder Cowpea Cropping System as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management

R. V. T. Balazzii Naaiik, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
R. Susheela, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
V. Chandrika, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
M. Shanti, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
T. Shashikala, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
K. B. Suneetha Dev, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India

Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae on Nutrient Content and Seedling Quality of Important Fodder Tree Species of Central India

Ashok Shukla, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
Anuradha Jha, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
Anil Kumar, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India
V. D. Tripathi, Central Agroforestry Research Institute, India

Monitoring of Heavy Metal Contamination in Fodders, Feeds and Milk in Gulbarga District of Karnataka

K. S. Prasad, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, India
D. T. Pal, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, India
S. B. N. Rao, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, India
B. D. Naveen, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, India

Soil Enzymes: Indicator for Soil Health under Fruit based Agri-Horti System

Tilak Mondal, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India
Jaideep Kumar Bisht, Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, India
P. K. Mishra, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India
B. M. Pandey, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India
D. Mahanta, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India
V. S. Meena, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India
A. Pattanayak, Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture, India

Calcium and Phosphorus Ratio in Soil, Native Grasses, Water and Bovines and Its Correlation with Productivity

Anandamoy Kundu, Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, India
Jaisunder, Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, India
S. Jeya Kumar, National Dairy Research Institute, India
R. B. Rai, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India

Productivity and Quality of Baby Corn (Zea mays) Fodder as Influenced by Nutrient Management Practices in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of India

Seeta Ram Meena, Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, India
Ashok Kumar, Indian Institute of Maize Research, India
Nand Kishor Jat, Central Arid Zone Research institute, India

Presence of Pesticide Residue in Feeds–An Assessment

Arpana Singh, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
S. K. Nag, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, India

Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Agri and Livestock Production: An Opportunity for Better Animal, Human and Environment Health

M. J. Saxena, Ayurvet Limited, India
Anup Kalra, Ayurvet Limited, India