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

Stroia Ciprian, Sarac Ioan, Irina Petrescu, Emilian Onisan and Stroia Marius ()
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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

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-19

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.

Keywords: diagnostics; permanent grasslands; management; simplified botanical survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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