1. Why Musella lasiocarpa (Musaceae) is Used in Southwest China to Feed Pigs.
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Chunlin Long, Ahmed, Selena, Xiaorong Wang, Yitao Liu, Bo Long, Chunyan Yang, Yana Shi, Xingyu Li, and Rong Guo
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MUSACEAE ,FODDER crops ,ANIMAL feeds ,SWINE ,PLANT growing media ,PLANT nutrients ,PLANT nutrition ,ZINGIBERALES - Abstract
The article presents a study on the usage of Musella Lasiocarpa as pig fodder in Southwest China. It investigates the plant's cultivation, consumption quantities and nutrient composition. It focuses on Han Chinese Communities' practices on the plant as fodder and human diet. It also conducts studies on the Yunnan's minority cultural group. The study shows that Musella is also useful for soil and water erosion control, weaving material, medicine, wine brewing and source plant for honey. Ecological adaptation of Musella in southwest China is also presented.
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- 2008
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