Studies Of Interspecific Hybridization Between Perennial Trifolium Species And Trifolium Pratense L

Download or read book Studies of Interspecific Hybridization Between Perennial Trifolium Species and Trifolium Pratense L. written by Denis Jean-Marie Bastien and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Red clover has always occupied an important position anong the forage legumes grown in Canada and the United States. However, the acreage devoted to red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) has declined due to weaknesses in some important agronomic characteristics. A main weakness is its survival two or more winters. The winter survival of red clover depends, of course, on many different factors. Common objectives in breeding are (1) greater winter hardiness, (2) better disease resistance, and (3) a more perennial growth habit. [...]" --