Plant species richness in permanent grassland. Increasing plant diversity can increase ecosystem functioning, stability and services in permanent grassland. Multi-species swards (also referred to as species-rich or diverse grasslands) are grassland communities comprising grass, legume and herb species. This increased diversity means a wide variety of plant forms are represented, which can increase biomass production and produce a forage material comprised of a variety of components, including some with medicinal qualities.
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