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Sesbania Production and Use

Forest, Farm, and Community Tree Network (FACT Net)
Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Internet: forestry@winrock.org

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Contents

Introduction 4

1. The Perennial Sesbanias 7
What Are the Perennial Sesbanias?
Environmental Tolerances
Pest and Diseases

2. Establishment and Management 13
Seed Treatment
Rhizobia Inoculation
Direct Seeding vs nursery Seedlings
Vegetative Propagation
Fertilizer Applications

3. Fodder 17
Production Systems
Feeding and Feed Value

4. Wood 20
Production Systems
Fuelwood
Pulpwood

5. Soil Improvement and Alley Farming 22
Soil Fertility Improvement
Alley Farming Management

6. Food and Other Uses 26
Food
Medicinal
Gums
Shade, Live Support, and Windbreak
Miscellaneous Uses

7. Seed Production 29
Seed and Pod Characteristics
Seed Collection
Obtaining Seeds
Seed Yields
Seed Storage

Appendices

Profiles of Perennial Sesbanias 33
References 36
Pest Identification 36
Seed Sources 37
Rhizobia Inoculant Sources 39
The Authors 40

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