Theme 1: Grassland Ecology
Description
Producers are interested in diversifying grazing systems with native warm-season grasses. Climate variations may result in extreme weather events. For instance, recent studies show strong evidence pointing to an increasing frequency of flooding in the central US, due to changes in both seasonal rainfall and temperature across this region. In a constantly changing climate, adapted species play a crucial role in increasing ecosystems resilience and resistance to extreme weather events. Native grasses may be well adapted to the future changes on climatic conditions, with wide ecological amplitude and resistance under different conditions. Use of adapted warm season grasses, associated with appropriate management practices may enhance pasture ecosystem resilience, and ultimately productivity.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.13023/j82m-4232
Citation
Chiavegato, M. B.; Mammana, A. F.; and Rodriguez, C. Y., "Productive Grasslands – The Role of Adapted Species to Increase Ecosystems Resilience" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 20.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/XXV_IGC_2023/Ecology/20
Included in
Agricultural Science Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Plant Biology Commons, Plant Pathology Commons, Soil Science Commons, Weed Science Commons
Productive Grasslands – The Role of Adapted Species to Increase Ecosystems Resilience
Producers are interested in diversifying grazing systems with native warm-season grasses. Climate variations may result in extreme weather events. For instance, recent studies show strong evidence pointing to an increasing frequency of flooding in the central US, due to changes in both seasonal rainfall and temperature across this region. In a constantly changing climate, adapted species play a crucial role in increasing ecosystems resilience and resistance to extreme weather events. Native grasses may be well adapted to the future changes on climatic conditions, with wide ecological amplitude and resistance under different conditions. Use of adapted warm season grasses, associated with appropriate management practices may enhance pasture ecosystem resilience, and ultimately productivity.
