Sylvopastoral system as a replacement of nitrogen fertilization of Brachiaria brizantha on Brazilian Northeast coastal tablelands.

Abstract

In coastal tablelands (CT) of the Brazilian Northeast fertilization of pastures is a major factor for expression of their productive potential. Nitrogen is the highest responsive nutrient of such pastures. However, the use of fertilizer in the Northeast is still weak. An economical way to provide nitrogen to pasture and improving animal diet quality is the consortium of grass with tree forage legumes