Research groups of pasture research department

Rangeland Research Groups

Major Research Axes in Rangeland Ecology and Biology

  • Identification of rangeland plant communities and types
  • Investigation of the individual ecology of important rangeland species
  • Study of plant succession and frequency in rangelands
  • Investigation of the adaptability of native and exotic rangeland species to various ecological conditions and introduction of high-quality species
  • Investigation of ecological relationships between vegetation cover, livestock, and humans in rangeland ecosystems
  • Introduction of suitable methods for rangeland ecology studies under various rangeland conditions in the country

Major Research Axes in Rangeland Management and Socioeconomic Issues

  • Investigation of rangeland utilization systems
  • Investigation of livestock-rangeland relationships
  • Investigation of the socioeconomic issues of rangeland users

Major Research Axes in Agronomy, Improvement, and Introduction of Rangeland Species

  • Identification of the potential of herbaceous rangeland species that can be used in rainfed lands
  • Research on suitable agronomic and agro-technical methods for forage production in suitable rainfed lands
  • Zoning of suitable areas for forage cultivation in rainfed lands
  • Determination of the most suitable model for rangeland rehabilitation and restoration
  • Assistance in the cultivation and establishment of important rangeland species