Pasture growth and floristic composition under the shade of guava (Psidium guajava L.) trees in Costa Rica
| Title | Pasture growth and floristic composition under the shade of guava (Psidium guajava L.) trees in Costa Rica |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1988 |
| Authors | Somarriba, E |
| Journal | Agroforestry Systems |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 153-162 |
| Date Published | February 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | floristic composition; fuelwood; pasture growth; Psidium guajava; total growth; unimproved pasture |
| Abstract | Guava (Psidium guajava L.) trees in naturalized, unimproved pastures produce valuable firewood, fruit, shade, and other benefits. The effects of guavas on pasture growth and floristic composition were evaluated. Shaded and non-shaded pastures are floristically very similar. Total growth under shade is 49–63% of that in the open. Axonopus compressus and Paspalum conjugatum were the most prominent grasses in both sun and shade. |
| URL | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02344752 |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02344752 |
| Journal Abbreviation | Agroforest Syst |
| ISSN | 0167-4366; 1572-9680 |
