The Effect of Aspect Factor in Isparta-Arapdagi Rangeland on the Dry Forage Yield and Botanical Composition


Alper B. A.

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, cilt.9, sa.9, ss.73-78, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Dergi Adı: RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.73-78
  • Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The objective of this study is to determine the plant-covered area, dry forage yield and botanical composition in Isparta-Arapdagi rangeland during 2008-2009. The measurements were carried out for a period of two years during the months of June and September at 4 different aspects of the grazed and protected rangeland areas. "Line intercept (transect)" method was used for the determination of plant-covered area whereas "quadrat method" was used to determine dry forage yield. It was determined as a result of measurements that the average plant-covered area of the rangeland was 17.8 % whereas the average dry forage yield was 78.8 kg/da.