Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.), Crownvetch (Coronilla varia L.) and Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.)

Author(s):  
S. Arcioni ◽  
D. Mariotti ◽  
F. Damiani ◽  
M. Pezzotti
1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. St-Arnaud ◽  
G. Vincent

We evaluated the germination and growth of Coronilla varia (crown vetch), Lotus corniculatus (birdsfoot trefoil), Medicago lupulina (black medic), Kochia scoparia (kochia) and Polygonum aviculare (prostrate knotweed) at different NaCl concentrations. No reduction of germination was observed in the five species studied for all concentrations of NaCl. High concentrations of NaCl in the soil adversely affected the growth of L. corniculatus and M. lupulina, but not of the other species. For P. aviculare, germination and growth was better with higher salt concentrations.


Author(s):  
W.L. Lowther ◽  
Heather N. Patrick

Four alternative legume species, Caucasian clover (Trifolium ambiguum), zigzag clover (T. medium), crown vetch (Coronilla varia), and birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), were compared with white clover (T. repens) on four tussock grassland sites. Seed was inoculated and pelleted, and then oversown at a rate equivalent to 5 kg/ha viable seed. Germination, nodulation and survival of white clover, Monaro Caucasian clover, and zigzag clover were similar on the two lowest sites (600 and 830 m). However, low rates of zigzag clover germination occurred on the two higher sites (1090 and 1100 m). Germination of crown vetch appeared to be prevented or delayed by the low temperatures, and no plants established on any site. Low nodulation occurred in Treeline Caucasian clover and birdsfoot trefoil. Further research is required to select more suitable strains of rhizobia for both these legumes. The results provide information for estimating likely plant densities of these new cultivars when oversown in tussock grassland environments. Keywords Coronifla varia, establishment, germination, inoculation, Lotus corniculatus, nodulation, Trifoliumambiguum, Trifolium medium, Trifolium repens


Author(s):  
Vladimir Zolotarev

A characteristic property of legumes is the formation of hard-stone seeds. To use such seeds for sowing, it is necessary to carry out measures to increase their seeding indicators. The article provides an overview of methods of pre-sowing preparation of seeds, priming (Seed Priming). The harvest of Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) can contain up to 90% or more hard-stone seeds. Mechanical priming of hard-stone seeds of Birdsfoot trefoil increases their germination energy and field germination.


1983 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. NICHOLS ◽  
R. A. PETERS

Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L. ’Viking’) was seeded directly into a predominantly orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) sward following overall or banded applications of paraquat (1,1′-dimethyl-4, 4′-bipyridinium ion, as dichloride salt) or glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, as isopropylamine salt] to determine the degree of sward control necessary for stand establishment without tillage. Effects of the herbicide treatments and the seeding on botanical composition and dry matter production were determined by a vertical intercept technique and by hand separations of harvests into botanical components. Trefoil establishment was proportional to the degree of sward control during the seeding year. Little trefoil was established by direct seeding without herbicides. The banded herbicide treatments were less effective than overall herbicide applications for trefoil establishment. Trefoil yield obtained following overall application of paraquat was approximately 65% of that obtained following overall glyphosate treatment.Key words: Dactylis glomerata, glyphosate, Lotus corniculatus, herbicide, no-tillage, paraquat


1966 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Miri ◽  
J. S. Bubar

Studies using pubescence and cyanogenesis as genetic markers indicate that a high proportion of self-seed is set when selfing is followed by pollinations with mixtures of self- and cross-pollen. Also, considerable selective fertilization occurs when pollination is with mixtures of compatible pollen. It is suggested that the incompatibility mechanism may be used for commercial production of "double-cross hybrids" of trefoil.


2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 1093-1094
Author(s):  
Y. A. Papadopoulos ◽  
K. B. McRae ◽  
D. Gehl ◽  
S. A. E. Fillmore

Bruce birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) is a 71-clone synthetic variety developed at the Nappan Research Farm, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Nappan, Nova Scotia. Bruce was developed through two cycles of mass selection for plant vigour (top and root growth) and winterhardiness, and one cycle of mass selection for re-growth vigour under grazing. In Atlantic Canada, Bruce produced more forage than the check cultivar Leo during 3 post-seeding years. It was also superior in spring growth with high first-cut herbage yields. Key words: Birdsfoot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus, cultivar description


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