Mercado, Agustin R. Jr.Edralin, Don Immanuel A.Arcinal, Gil A.Reyes, Manuel R.2016-04-192016-04-192014Presented at the SANREM 20th Anniversary Celebration, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, 24 July 20148571_Forage_Herbaceous_legumes_evaluation_fo.pptxhttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/70356Forage Legumes are characterized by having seeds in pods with compound leaves and their roots have symbiotic relationship with bacteria which allow nitrogen fixation in the atmosphere. legumes are rich in protein which contain desirable amino acid in their foliage and seeds. Forage legumes were integrated as component in conservation agriculture throughout the wold which provide feed for livestock, as green manure and used as soil conservation measure providing soil cover. Thus, selecting and appropriate forage legume is essential to maximize the benefit of Conservation Production System (CAPS).application/vnd.ms-powerpointen-USIn CopyrightSoil qualitySoilConservationIntegrated crop managementBiological assessmentSoil managementIndicator speciesFarming systemsBiodiversity conservationCarbon sequestrationBiodiversityNutrient managementSustainabilitySoil fertilitySustainable agricultureAgroforestryKeystone speciesOrganic farmingSubsistence productionLivestockAgricultureConservation agricultureSoil nutrientsGreen manure cropsBiotechnologyNatural resource managementFertilizationLegumesCAPSConservation Agriculture Production SystemsField ScalePosterCopyright 2014 by the SANREM CRSP. All rights reserved.