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Caloric content of Rocky Mountain subalpine and Alpine Plants

Authors: Andersen, D. C.; Armitage, K. B.
Year: 1976
Journal: Journal of Range Management, Vol. 29, pp. 344-345
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.2307/3897103
Keywords: BOTANY, DIETARY ANALYSES, RANGE SCIENCE, RMBL

Abstract

Caloric equivalents for aboveground parts of Rocky Mountain subalpine and alpine herbaceous plants averaged 4,859 cal/g ash-free oven-dry weight. Ash content averaged 9.8% for 17 forbs. Both caloric content and ash content ranged higher than values for alpine species from New Hampshire.

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