| Author | Pradhan, Bhushan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AE-90-41 |
| Subject(s) | Soils--Sulphur content
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study was focused on establishment and management of
three widely adaptable fodder tree species - namely Leucaena
leucocephala, Leucaena diversifolia and Gliricidia sepium using
vegetative propagation as well as seed on different planting
media. Observations on the behaviour in pruning of L.
l'eucocephala and sepium for the production of fodder with
different management systems were also carried out. The
management systems included different heights and frequencies of
pruning. Q.:_ sepium plants were subjected to stem bending method
(Agobiada) to stimulate more biomass production.
The soil media do not seem to influence much in the
establishme n t of Leucaena and Gliricidia. However, the medium
sized stem cuttings showed comparatively promising results.
Seasonal variation played an important role. Stem cuttings
planted just after winter (February ) gave better results. h.
diversifolia and h. leucocephala seed germinations were not
significantly influenced by the various media , but growth
characteristics responded well to compost and sand included media
by both of the varieties. h. diversi folia when planted on raised
bed alley provided wit hearty nourishment and protective
irrigation adapted well under the given agro-environment. G.
sepium and L leucocephala pruned at height one meter and 60 cm
respectively survived the dry spell and produced higher biomass
in response to the moisture availability. G. sepium also
responded well to stem bending (Agobiada) treatment and hence can
be effective method in making a living fence in the farm. |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Upasena, Selawa H. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Gartner, Joseph A. ;Suselo, Tri Binarko
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Deutscher Akdemischer Austanschdienst
( DAAD )
( German Academic Exchange Services ) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |