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artículos
Título:
Evaluation of Lotus spp. growth in the Salado River Basin.
Autor/es:
REMIS J.L., RUIZ O.A., UGALDE R.A AND IGLESIAS A.A.
Revista:
Lotus Newsletter
Referencias:
Año: 1995 p. 17 - 20
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.