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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Keywords

Trifolium subterraneum, Varieties, Variety trials, Western Australia

Disciplines

Other Plant Sciences | Plant Breeding and Genetics | Plant Pathology

First Page Number

81

Last Page Number

86

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Three new subterranean clovers - Denmark, Gou/bum and Leura - have been released in 1992 by the National Subterranean Clover Improvement Program. These subterranean clovers are black-seeded, have low oestrogen levels and improved disease resistance. Their release offers the potential for substantial improvements in pasture productivity in areas of southern Australia that have long growing seasons.

This article outlines some of the testing procedures and subsequent selection of these varieties and describes their characteristics and potential role in Western Australia.

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