Biomass Production and Nutrient Distributlon in Five Years Old Plantation Ecosystems of Fodder Species in Rajasthan

Abstract

Studies on biomass production and nutrient distribution in plantation of Acacia nilotica, Acacia tortilis and Leucaena leucocephala under unirrigated and irrigated conditions have been undertaken. The biomass in irrigated areas was found to be much higher as compared to the unirrigated areas. Maximum accumulation of nutrients is observed in leaf and twig components in both areas. Some safeguard in terms of fertilization etc. have been suggested while raising the plantations of these species.