Publication Date

2022

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum) Berseem clover (also Egyptian clover, Alexandria clover) is an annual pasture legume originating from eastern Mediterranean regions. It is widely grown in its area of origin as a high quality forage conservation crop, and has been introduced to many other countries, such as India, Pakistan, South Africa, USA and Australia, where it is also primarily used for fodder conservation purposes. It has not been used commercially in south-western Australia. In experimental trials in northern WA the annual legumes and herbs had good feed quality but in general, with low forage yields under irrigation, are unlikely to be economically viable (Moore et al. 2021).

Number of Pages

2

Keywords

weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia, Berseem clover, Egyptian clover, Alexandria clover, Trifolium alexandrinum

Disciplines

Biosecurity | Weed Science

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