干旱区生态环境知识资源中心(Arid): Prosopis Species-An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa

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DOI	10.3390/su13137369
	Prosopis Species-An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa
	Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel; Mudau, Humbelani Silas; Moyo, Bethwell; Hawu, Onke; Msiza, Ntokozo Happy
通讯作者	Ravhuhali, KE ; Hawu, O (corresponding author), North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Sch Agr Sci, Dept Anim Sci, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa. ; Ravhuhali, KE ; Hawu, O (corresponding author), North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Food Secur & Safety Niche Area, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa.
来源期刊	SUSTAINABILITY
EISSN	2071-1050
出版年	2021
卷号	13 期号:13
英文摘要	Globally, there have been differing views on whether the proliferation of invasive species will be of benefit as a livestock feed source or it will have detrimental effects on the ecosystem. The infestation of invasive plants such as Prosopis species does not only affect the groundwater levels but also threatens the grazing capacity and species richness of most of the semi-arid areas around South Africa. Though Prosopis is invasive, it is however of good nutritive value and can serve as an alternative source of protein and minerals for livestock during the dry season. Bush encroachment by browsable invasive species can be controlled through biological methods by using organisms such as livestock. The utilisation of Prosopis through browse benefits livestock production and at the same time reduces its spread, thereby preventing possible environmental harm that may arise. Although several studies have been carried out globally on the assessment of the Prosopis species' nutritive value and also on the threat of this invasive species to the environment, there is a need to update the state of knowledge on this species, particularly in the context of the semi-arid areas of South Africa where the dry season is characterised by less herbage of poor quality. It is therefore critical to understand whether Prosopis is a beneficial invader, or a detriment that needs to be eradicated. This review will contribute knowledge towards finding practical solutions to controlling Prosopis species and whether utilising Prosopis as a feed source will limit its spread and result in a vegetation structure where Prosopis becomes part of the ecosystem with limited detrimental impact. This means that the several components of the species such as nutritive value and the negative impact associated with this plant species along with the means to control its spreading must be well understood to recognise the plant species' vital contribution to the ecosystem.
英文关键词	Prosopis species livestock nutritive value invasive species environment semi-arid
类型	Review
语种	英语
开放获取类型	gold
收录类别	SCI-E ; SSCI
WOS记录号	WOS:000671382400001
WOS关键词	JULIFLORA PODS ; ALIEN PLANTS ; BIOLOGICAL-CONTROL ; WATER-RESOURCES ; EASTERN CAPE ; MESQUITE ; IMPACT ; PERFORMANCE ; MANAGEMENT ; BENEFITS
WOS类目	Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Environmental Sciences ; Environmental Studies
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/364732
作者单位	[Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel; Mudau, Humbelani Silas; Hawu, Onke; Msiza, Ntokozo Happy] North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Sch Agr Sci, Dept Anim Sci, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa; [Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel; Mudau, Humbelani Silas; Hawu, Onke; Msiza, Ntokozo Happy] North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Food Secur & Safety Niche Area, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa; [Hawu, Onke] Ft Cox Agr & Forestry Training Inst, Dept Anim Prod, ZA-5685 Middledrift, South Africa
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel,Mudau, Humbelani Silas,Moyo, Bethwell,et al. Prosopis Species-An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa[J],2021,13(13).
APA	Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel,Mudau, Humbelani Silas,Moyo, Bethwell,Hawu, Onke,&Msiza, Ntokozo Happy.(2021).Prosopis Species-An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa.SUSTAINABILITY,13(13).
MLA	Ravhuhali, Khuliso Emmanuel,et al."Prosopis Species-An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa".SUSTAINABILITY 13.13(2021).