INVESTIGADORES
IGLESIAS Alberto Alvaro
artículos
Título:
Evaluation of Lotus spp. Growth in the Salado River Basin
Autor/es:
J.L. REMIS, O.A. RUÍZ, R.A. UGALDE Y A.A. IGLESIAS
Revista:
Lotus Newsletter
Referencias:
Año: 1995 vol. 26 p. 17 - 20
ISSN:
0316-0106
Resumen:
Lotus spp from an Introduction Garden established in Chascomús,
a typical area of Salado River Basin, are being evaluated since
1994. Results show that of the many species appraised (including
naturalized Lotus tenuis), Lotus corniculatus var.
hirsutus exhibited the higher productivity and nutritional
value. On the other hand, seeds of the different Lotus
species were found to be attacked by Bruchophagus platypterus,
a bug representing a plant pest. Interestingly, Lotus corniculatus
var. hirsutus showed a significant resistance to the bug
infection. As a whole, results indicate the importance of Lotus
corniculatus var. hirsutus for the improvement of pasture
quantity and quality in the geographical area studied.