Effects of different organic and chemical fertilizers on pasture biomass and botanical composition in Bolu-Aladağ

This study investigates the effects of various fertilizer sources on the biomass yield of vegetation to enhance the productivity and sustainable management of pasture ecosystems. The research was conducted in the pasturelands of the Aladağ Forest Management Directorate in Bolu, Turkey, using a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The treatments—including control, chemical fertilizer, varying doses of liquid vermicompost, and sheep manure—were analyzed based on their impacts