scholarly journals BIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF FRUIT FORMATION AND CROP FORMATION SEEDS OF BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL (Lotus corniculatus L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Zolotarev

The limited use of birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) in feed production is determined by a large shortage of its seeds. Currently, the supply of certified seeds on the commercial market is about ten times less than the scientifically based volume of the need for the seed material of this crop. The biological feature of the birdsfoot trefoil is the continuous shoot formation and growth during the entire growing season, the extended flowering period. This makes it difficult to determine the optimal timing and methods of harvesting seed stands. Harvesting is associated with large crop losses due to uneven ripening of beans and their strong cracking in hot weather with low relative humidity. The abundance of a large number of green shoots increases the humidity of the grass stand. This is very difficult to thresh and require desiccation. The choice of optimal time and method of threshing is the most difficult stage technology seed production of birdsfoot trefoil. Studies have shown that when 69–93% of the beans were browned, the biological yield reached its maximum values of 308–320 kg/ha. This period in typical weather conditions occurred 35–50 days after the beginning of flowering. During this period, the filling of seeds stopped. Crop performance has reached the standard values. The optimal period of direct threshing with pre-desiccation of the herbage, which provided the highest actual seed collection of 191–206 kg/ha, is the period of browning about 70% of the beans.

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.


2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-48

One of the most challenging questions to answer in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is: “When is the optimal time to proceed with lung transplantation?” The current lung allocation scoring (LAS) system prioritizes donor organ resources based on severity of illness. Factors used to assign LAS do not account for known predictors of outcome for PAH patients—including determinants of right ventricular (RV) function. It has been recognized that the system places PAH patients at a distinct disadvantage, and concerted efforts are being made to correct this by considering variables that reflect RV function, specifically mean right atrial pressure (mRAP) and cardiac index (CI).


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


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.9) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Norsafiah Norazman ◽  
Adi Irfan Che Ani ◽  
Nor Haslina Ja’afar ◽  
Muhamad Azry Khoiry

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an essential matter in achieving students’ satisfaction for the learning process. Building’s orientation is a factor that may encourage sufficient natural ventilation for the classroom occupants. Inadequate ventilation is an issue for most existing classrooms. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the accuracy of natural ventilation in classrooms. Therefore, experimental on 20 classrooms has been conducted by using Multipurpose Meter at secondary school buildings in Malaysia. The findings indicated that the accuracy of natural ventilation testing was below the permissible limits throughout the hours monitored, thus this may cause potential health hazards to the students. Temperature and air flow rates were lower than 23 °C and 0.15 m/s respectively, it fulfilled the basic requirements as a standard learning environment. However, measurements taken showed the overall relative humidity (RH) in the classrooms can be categorized as acceptable with 40% to 70% range. On the basis of these findings, it is evident that naturally ventilated classrooms are important especially due to energy efficiency, whereas mechanical ventilation should only be installed as an alternative under extremely hot weather conditions.   


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.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra A. Padhani ◽  
Rehana A. Salam ◽  
Zohra S. Lassi ◽  
Faareha Siddiqui ◽  
Emily C. Keats ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The complementary feeding (CF) period accompanies a critical window of vulnerability. During this time, failure to consume adequate energy, protein, vitamins and minerals is a significant concern and can lead to poor growth outcomes, increased susceptibility to infections, allergies, and diseases, and lower developmental potential. It is therefore of utmost importance to determine the most optimal time to start CF. The objective of this review is to assess the impact of early and late of introduction of CF on infant health, nutrition and developmental outcomes.Methods: We will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We will search MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and other databases and key organizational websites using terms related to complementary feeding and infants. We will also search clinicaltrials.gov for ongoing trials. We will include experimental (randomized trials (individually or cluster) and quasi-randomized trials) and observational studies with a concurrent comparison group (cohort (prospective and retrospective), controlled before-after studies and nested case control studies). We will only include studies that enroll infants, living in low, middle- or high-income countries. Outcomes will be assessed for the following two comparisons:1. Early introduction of CF (before 5 months of age) compared to introduction at 5 to 6.9 months of age2. Late introduction of CF (after 7 months) compared to introduction at 5 to 6.9 months of age All the included studies will be screened on Covidence software and analyzed on Review Manager (version 5.4.1) software.Discussion: There are inconsistencies in the existing recommendations for the introduction of CF, as the recommended age for introducing CF ranges between four and six months of age in various international guidelines. It is imperative to evaluate of consequences of both early and late introduction of complementary foods since optimal timing of introduction may have potential beneficial short- and long-term health effects. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020218517


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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