Satellite Symposium 5: Molecular Breeding
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is the main species used in UK agriculture and shows considerable genetic variation for water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content (Humphreys, 1989, Turner et al., 2001, 2002). High-sugar grasses have already proved useful in UK livestock production (Miller et al., 2001), but can be unpredictable in the field. Increased understanding of carbon partitioning in ryegrass would benefit future breeding programmes.
Citation
Turner, L.; Gallagher, J.; Armstead, I. P.; Cairns, A.; and Humphreys, M. O., "Mapping Water-Soluble Carbohydrate Content in Perennial Ryegrass" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 125.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium5/125)
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Mapping Water-Soluble Carbohydrate Content in Perennial Ryegrass
Dublin Ireland
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is the main species used in UK agriculture and shows considerable genetic variation for water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content (Humphreys, 1989, Turner et al., 2001, 2002). High-sugar grasses have already proved useful in UK livestock production (Miller et al., 2001), but can be unpredictable in the field. Increased understanding of carbon partitioning in ryegrass would benefit future breeding programmes.
