In silvipastoral models the production of under growth is affected by over storey vegetation. In the present study the over storey pine trees have shown the conspicuous effect on the tiller formation and biomass production of these grasslands by reducing illumination. This effect is more pronounced when pine-needle litter is present on the ground floor.
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