Selection of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) for improved phosphorus use efficiency
Authors
Organisations
| Type | Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item) |
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| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | EGF at 50 |
| Subtitle of host publication | The future of European grasslands. Proceedings of the 25th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation |
| Editors | A. Hopkins, R. P. Collins, M. D. Fraser, V. R. King, D. C. Lloyd, J. M. Moorby, P. R. H. Robson |
| Pages | 855-857 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 25th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration: 07 Sep 2014 → 11 Sep 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | Grassland Science in Europe |
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Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 25th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation |
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| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| City | Aberystwyth |
| Period | 07 Sep 2014 → 11 Sep 2014 |
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Abstract
The development of high yielding white clover (Trifolium repens L.) varieties with improved phosphorus use efficiency has potential environmental benefits as well as economic benefits to the grassland sector, challenged as it is to reduce the environmental consequences of production through sustainable intensification. Survivor plants were collected from a long term, low input trial and crossed to identify germplasm with enhanced phosphorus use efficiency (PUE). Several lines were identified that showed improved performance relative to control varieties under P-limitation. This also related to the performance of the companion ryegrass.