Mind map

Grasslands

Roisin Reid Agricultural Science Sixth year English 5.0Average rating 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)

Mind map: grasslands

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Grasslands

1. Introduction to grasslands
- Ecology
- Grazing
- Grass structure (Be able to draw and label!)
- Grass Species
- Characteristics of grass (P.P.D)
  - Palatability
  - Productivity
  - Digestibility
- Choosing grass species
- Seed mixtures
- Categories of Grassland
  - Rough Mountain and Hillgrazing: e.g. sheep
    - Worst,, low stocking rate, highly variable, acidic soil
  - Permanent Grassland
    - Higher stocking rate, variable, higher production rate
  - Temporary Leys
    - One or 2 species of grass, very productive, high stocking rate
2. Grazing and Grassland Management
- Grazing Systems
- Fertilizers
3. Sowing and Reseeding Grasslands
- Why reseeding occurs
- Medthods of sowing and reseeding grass
- Cultivation Techniques
4. Grass Preservation
- Silage making
- Hay Making
- Effect on the environment

Description: Sixth year Agricultural Science Mind Map on Grasslands, created by Roisin Reid on 04/02/2019.
Created by: Roisin Reid
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