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Plant diversity is the norm in tropical pasture swards. The agronomist attempts to manipulate botanical composition in order to achieve certain ends: a desired balance of grass and legume, the suppression of inedible species, dominance of erosion-preventive plants, or a combination of species of differing seasonal growth rhythm which promotes continuity of forage availability. An understanding of the factors controlling plant interrelations is necessary to establish secure bases for management recommendations.
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Humphreys, L.R. (1981). Plant Interrelations: Competition and Interference. In: Environmental Adaptation of Tropical Pasture Plants. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-04719-2_9
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