Cross-pollination between narrow-leafed lupin varieties

Authors

B J. Quinlivan

Keywords

Lupinus angustifolius, Cross pollination

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Plant Biology | Plant Breeding and Genetics

First Page Number

54

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

The new low alkaloid white sweetseeded varieties of narrow-leafed lupin Uniwhite, Uniharvest and Unicrcp now form the basis of a significant industry in Western Australia.

The bitter-seeded blue-flowered New Zealand blue variety has been grcwn mainly in the South-West for many years, where it is used for sheep feed and as a green manure crop.

Recently the non-shedding bitter blue-flowered variety Fest was released. It is hoped that this variety will open up a substantial seed export market to Europe, where seed lupins for green manure are in strong demand.

When five varieties of the one species are being grown, cross pollination is always a possibility, so experiments were undertaken to determine the extent of the possible problem and define isolation distances.

Erratum

Found in previous article. Development of a selective bait for rabbits A J. Oliver Vol 15 No 2 Page No 54

Recommended Citation

Quinlivan, B J. (1974) "Cross-pollination between narrow-leafed lupin varieties," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 15: No. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol15/iss2/8