Development of native plants under three grazing intensities

Joseph L. Schuster

doi:10.2307/1937107

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Development of native plants under three grazing intensities

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Authors:

Joseph L. Schuster

Year:

1964

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2307/1937107

Source:

Ecology. 45(1): 63-70.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of various intensities of grazing upon roots and root systems of plants native to the ponderosa pine zone of the Colorado Front Range. It was designed to ascertain the root characteristics of certain species of the plant community and any changes in root distribution induced by 17 years of moderate and heavy grazing by cattle. The cumulative effects of such grazing are also illustrated.

Keywords

grazing, root systems, root development

Citation

Schuster, Joseph L. 1964. Development of native plants under three grazing intensities. Ecology. 45(1): 63-70.