Vol. 17B: Snaydon, R.W. (ed.): Managed Grass- lands. Analytical Studies. 1987. figs. tab. XIV,285 p. Lex8vo.Hardbound.

Contents (main headings): Preface/ List of Contributors/ PrimaryProductivity (General Introduction, by R.W.Snaydon/ The Productivity ofTemperate Grasslands, by J.E.Radcliffe and J.A.Baars/ The Productivityof Mediterranean and Semi-Arid Grasslands, by E.F.Biddiscombe/ Physiological Aspects of Pasture Growth, by C.Marshall/ ModellingPasture Growth, by K.R.Christian/ Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer, byJ.Morrison/ Effects of Grazing and Cutting, by C.J.Korte and W.Harris/The Botanical Composition of Pastures, by R.W.Snaydon)/ SecondaryProductivity (Beef Production from Managed Grasslands, by W.Holmes/Milk Production from ManagedGrasslands, by C.W.Holmes/ Sheep Production from Managed Grasslands, byP.V.Rattray/ Other Domesticated Animals, by J.M.Walsingham/ GrazingBehaviour, by G.W.Arnold/ Plant Factors Affecting Intake, by D.J.Minson/Minerals in Pastures and Supplements, by D.I.H.Jones and T.A.Thomas/Reproduction, Lifespan and Efficiency of Production, by J.M.Walsingham)/Nutrient Cycling (Nitrogen Cycling in Managed Grasslands, by M.J.S.Floate/ Phosphorus Cycling in Managed Grasslands, by A.G.Gillingham/Return of Nutrients by Animals, by N.J.Barrow/ Nitrogen Fixation inManaged Grasslands, by J.H.Hoglund and J.L.Brock/ Nitrogen Losses fromManaged Grassland, by K.W.Steele/ Run-Off and Drainage from GrasslandCatchments, by F.X.Dunin)/ Systems Management (Economic Considerationsin the Production and Utilization of Herbage, by C.J.Doyle/ StockingRate, by D.H.White/ Fertilizer Inputs and Botanical Composition, by R.W.Snaydon/ Herbage Conservation and Supplements, by H.A.Birrell)/Glossary/ Systematic List of Genera/ Author Index/ Systematic Index/General Index.