Influence of Agronomic Practices on Grassland of Agrostis capillaris L. – Festuca rubra L. from „Dealul Crucii†Meadow

Abstract. In Maramures County, meadows are used in a traditional system. They are dominate by Agrostis capillaris and Festuca rubra , with a mixed-use (grazing and mowing). The objectif of our paper is to identify and describe species composition and assessment response to agronomic factors of the Agrostis capillaris L. - Festuca rubra L. grassland type, from „Dealul Crucii” meadow. The grassland of Agrostis capillaris L . -  Festuca rubra L . has a floristic composition comprised of Poaceae (45.85%), Cyperaceae and Juncaceae have a small presence and Fabaceae, valuable species in terms of fodder, have a percentage of 3.37%. Species from other botanical families occurred in a proportion of 41.34%. From constancy point of view, most species are accidental and only three of them are dominant. This type of grassland has a mesophilic, micro-mesothermal, euriionic character. From agronomic point of view, predominate species medium resistant of mowing and in terms of plant resistance to grazing, most of the species are sensitive to grazing environment and medium resistance to stepping. This is due to the improper agricultural practices and lack of pasture improvement works. The bonitation coefficients indicate that this is an medium category type of pasture with a pastoral value of 1.9 points and supports a load of 0.81 to 1.00 LU/ha.