Morphological and Molecular Diversity of Branching in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Gerda Cnops, Antje Rohde, Oana Saracutu, Marianne Malengier, Isabel Roldan-Ruiz

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    Abstract

    Mixed grass-clover grasslands are an essential element of sustainable farming systems. The presence of clover in the mixture contributes significantly to the reduction of nitrogen fertilizer application needs, and results in improved nutritional value. In red clover, architecture is under genetic and environmental control. Similarly to what has been found in other plant species, we anticipate that architectural changes in red clover will strongly influence traits such as forage yield, re-growth capacity, seed yield and persistence. The genetic aspect of branching has been widely studied in model plants but did not obtain much attention in the past in red clover. Our aim is to translate knowledge from model plants on genes involved in meristem initiation, bud formation, and the activity and determination of the apical meristems to red clover.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSustainable use of genetic diversity in forage and turf breeding
    EditorsC Huyghe
    Number of pages5
    Publication date2010
    Pages73-77
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventConference of the Eucarpia Fodder and Amenity Species Section Location: La Rochelle, FRANCE Date: 2009 - La Rochelle, France
    Duration: 11-May-200914-May-2009

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