Open AccessFifty years of white clover research in New Zealand
Author(s) -
J. L. Brock,
J. R. Caradus,
M. J. M. Hay
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
proceedings of the new zealand grassland association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-4577
pISSN - 0369-3902
DOI - 10.33584/jnzg.1989.50.1868
Subject(s) - white (mutation) , pasture , agriculture , agronomy , population , geography , agroforestry , biology , ecology , demography , sociology , biochemistry , gene
The importance of white clover in New Zealand pastoral agriculture cannot be overstated. It is the major source of nitrogen and by its presence improves pasture quality and balances seasonal growth of grass species. Because of its importance a considerable effort has been put into research on white clover over the past 50 years in New Zealand. This assay reviews the major advances made in white clover use and research from an historical perspective and summarises current understanding and possible future developments. Keywords: white clover, review, history, soil fertility, N cycling, N fixation, nutrition. growth, population structure, management, performance, breeding, pests and diseases, quality.