Themeda triandra: a keystone grass species

摘要: Themeda triandra is a perennial tussock grass endemic to Africa, Australia and Asia. Within these regions it found across broad range of climates, geological substrates ecosystems. Because widespread areas has great economic ecological value, as relatively palatable species most its range. It critical importance in supporting local populations both native introduced herbivores, thus central wildlife livestock production, consequently rural livelihoods. an important climax or subclimax that well adapted fire, common element many where found. Inappropriate grazing management, however, can result decline Themeda, not uninterrupted, selective regime. A abundance grassland usually coupled richness, cover ecosystem function. In spite significant i...