Mulberry for Animal Production
Author | : Manuel D. Sanchez |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 9251045682 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789251045688 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Mulberry, the feed of silkworm, was one of the first domesticated forages in the world and has been the subject of intensive research over the last few decades. Its intensive cultivation and use specifically for animal production only started during the last two decades. This publication presents a number of articles given at the first electronic conference on mulberry for animal production, held during 2000. This conference was organised in response to the growing interest in the cultivation and use of mulberry to feed various domestic animals. Issues discussed include: germplasm resources in various countries, agronomic aspects, chemical composition, nutritive value and animal performance.