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The Use of Grass Typology in Diagnosing and Sustainably Managing Permanent Grasslands

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  • Stroia Ciprian

    (Department of Biology and Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Calea Aradului 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Sarac Ioan

    (Department of Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Irina Petrescu

    (Department of Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Emilian Onisan

    (Department of Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Stroia Marius

    (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Calea Aradului 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

Abstract

Permanent grasslands are characterized by herbaceous flora adapted to local conditions, with deep root systems that facilitate resource uptake and provide resistance to anthropogenic and abiotic stresses. This study aimed to develop and implement efficient diagnostic and agronomic management tools for farmers. In order to demonstrate the methodology, we selected five diverse grasslands with different characteristics. The research tested the grass typology method to diagnose these areas and establish optimal management practices based on floristic composition. The method was applied to achieve the rational management of the grasslands studied. The results provided valuable data on floristic composition, species frequency, and specific functional indices. The characterization of the five grasslands in Moșnița Nouă in Timiș County enabled us to recognize optimal grassland strategies for each area, maximizing production based on the grass typology. Thus, the study demonstrated the impact of using simplified tools to improve grassland diagnosis and management, significantly contributing to the more sustainable maintenance of the permanent grasslands for farmers.

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  • Stroia Ciprian & Sarac Ioan & Irina Petrescu & Emilian Onisan & Stroia Marius, 2024. "The Use of Grass Typology in Diagnosing and Sustainably Managing Permanent Grasslands," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(15), pages 1-19, July.
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