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The influence of domestication and environment on the value of Lupins (Lupinus spp.) as a feed for ruminants

Bibliography: leaves 141-162. Lupin seed (L. angustifolius) is widely used in Australia as supplementary feed for ruminants. However, it does not perform as well on fine-textured and/or alkaline soils, unlike wild lupins. Field trials investigated the effect of domestication of L. angustifolius on seed structure and chemical composition for use as a benchmark for the breeding and selection of wild types L. atlanticus and L. pilasus. The effects of environemental factors on yield and chemical composition were also investigated. Investigation into the feed value of wild lupins indicated their potential as feed supplement for ruminants either by direct grazing or seed supplement.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/82808
Date January 1998
CreatorsMiao, Zhihong.
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
RelationSUA:R

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