{"id":41516,"date":"2024-05-09T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T14:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=41516"},"modified":"2024-06-25T05:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T05:25:07","slug":"land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Land use\/ Land cover and soil types influence forage quantity and quality in semi-arid regions of the world. Discuss with relevant examples. UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Forage crops are mainly those edible plant material that are generally eaten by the animals, this includes the green and soft stem and leaves. Land use\/land cover and soil types play significant roles in determining forage quantity and quality (Digestibility, taste, nutrient content etc.) in semi-arid regions of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-135.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41517\"\/><figcaption>Figure: Semi-Arid Regions of The World<br><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f571889ec5c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Land_UseLand_Cover_Influence_on_forage_quality_and_quantity\" title=\"Land Use\/Land Cover Influence on forage quality and quantity\">Land Use\/Land Cover Influence on forage quality and quantity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Influence_of_soil_types_on_forage_quality_and_quantity\" title=\"Influence of soil types on forage quality and quantity\">Influence of soil types on forage quality and quantity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/land-use-land-cover-and-soil-types-influence-forage-quantity-and-quality-in-semi-arid-regions-of-the-world-discuss-with-relevant-examples-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Land_UseLand_Cover_Influence_on_forage_quality_and_quantity\"><\/span>Land Use\/Land Cover Influence on forage quality and quantity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Grazing Intensity influences the quantity of forage crops, no direct relation with the quality of forage crop is studied<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> Intensive grazing practices, common in areas with extensive livestock farming, can lead to overgrazing and depletion of vegetation cover, reducing forage quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> For eg. In the Sahel region of Africa, overgrazing by livestock has resulted in the degradation of grasslands and loss of forage resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Different land cover types, such as grasslands, shrublands, and forests, provide varying amounts and types of forage resources depending on their composition and structure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This vegetation disparity also impacts the forage quality,<br> For eg. Grasslands dominated by perennial and nutritious grass species tend to offer higher-quality forage compared to shrublands with sparse vegetation cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Land use changes in terms of conversion of natural habitats for agricultural expansion or urban development can alter forage availability and quality, leading to habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> For eg. Conversion of grasslands to croplands in the Great Plains of North America has reduced forage availability for native herbivores like bison and pronghorn antelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influence_of_soil_types_on_forage_quality_and_quantity\"><\/span>Influence of soil types on forage quality and quantity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Soil fertility, determined by factors such as texture, organic matter content, and nutrient availability, affects plant growth and forage productivity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> For eg. Vertisols, characterized by high clay content, have high water-holding capacity and fertility, supporting lush vegetation and abundant forage with high nutrient content in semi-arid regions like the Deccan Plateau in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Soil moisture retention capacity influences plant water uptake and drought tolerance, thereby affecting forage productivity and persistence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> For eg. Sandy soils with low moisture retention capacity are common in arid regions like the Sahara Desert, limiting vegetation growth and forage availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Soil pH and nutrient levels influence plant nutrient uptake and biochemical composition, affecting forage quality in terms of protein content, digestibility, and palatability.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> For eg. 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