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Forage quality characteristics of Lotus tenuis, narrow-leaf birdsfoot trefoil

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 11:48 authored by Adam LangworthyAdam Langworthy, Peter Lane, David ParsonsDavid Parsons, Hall, E
Narrow-leaf birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus tenuis Waldst. & Kit.) is a herbaceous perennial legume of Mediterranean origin, which can grow in saline and waterlogged environments (Teakle et al. 2010). If this species is to be cultivated in regions constrained by these abiotic factors, it is also vital that herbage produced has a forage quality acceptable for ruminant production. In addition, proanthocyanidin (PA) content is important, and legume species can cause animal production issues if PA content is low, (<0.02%), e.g. fro-thy bloat, or high (>5 %), e.g. decreased palatability and digestibility (Larkin et al. 1999). This study examined the PA content and forage quality of a range of L. tenuis accessions being evaluated for improved seed production and suitability for introduction into grazing systems where sa-linity and waterlogging are a common problem.

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AgriFutures

History

Publication title

Proceedings of the 22nd International Grasslands Congress: Revitalising Grasslands to Sustain our Communities

Editors

DL Michalk, GD Millar, WB Badgery, KM Broadfoot

Pagination

682-683

ISBN

978-1-74256-543-9

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

New South Wales Department of Primary Industry

Place of publication

Sydney NSW

Event title

22nd International Grassland Congress

Event Venue

Sydney NSW

Date of Event (Start Date)

2013-09-15

Date of Event (End Date)

2013-09-19

Rights statement

Copyright 2013 The 22nd International Grassland Congress

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Pasture, browse and fodder crops not elsewhere classified

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