Publication Date

1990

Document Type

Report

DPIRD Collections

Grains and field crops

Abstract

The National Subterranean Clover Improvement Programme (NSCIP) aims to develop, by breeding and selection, better adapted and more productive low—oestrogen cultivars of subterranean clover for a range of environments in southern Australia. The programme is a collaborative one with the University of Western Australia and consists of two phases: (i) early generation selection, which involves selecting varieties satisfying primary selection criteria; and (ii) field evaluation of advanced lines, which is conducted by the Departments of Agriculture in each State and co—ordinated by the Plant Breeder.

The first phase is conducted at the University Field Station (UFS) and is continued until the F7 or F8 generation, while the latter consists of 2 or 3 stages, each lasting 2-3 years.

1. Field evaluation in Western Australia of breeding lines from the National Subterranean clover improvement programme.

Trial 89V18

Location: Vasse Research Station

Seventeen early—midseason ssp. yanninicum breeding lines, comprising nine crossbreds and one introduction from the NSCIP programme and seven crossbred lines from the South Australian Department of Agriculture, two ssp. yanninicum cultivars (Trikkala and Larisa), one late—midseason ssp. subterraneum introduction (CPI 89816F) and one nil control. Seed of crossbred lines known to contain low levels of Cucumber Mosaic Virus.

Trial 89W4

Location; Wokalup Research Station, Paddock 48

Seventeen early-midseason ssp. yanninicum breeding lines, comprising nine crossbreds and one introduction from the NSCIP programme and seven crossbred lines from the South Australian Department of Agriculture, two ssp. yanninicum cultivars (Trikkala and Larisa), three midseason ssp. subterraneum cultivars (Junee, Seaton Park and ICarridale) and two late-midseason varieties currently undergoing registration as new cultivars (CPI 89774F and CPI 89830F). Trial details:

Trial 89MT49

Location: Mount Barker Research Station, Paddock N2B

Seventeen early—midseason ssp. yanninicum breeding lines, comprising nine crossbreds and one introduction from the NSCIP programme and seven crossbred lines from the South Australian Department of Agriculture, two ssp. yanninicum cultivars (Triklcala and Larisa), one late—midseason ssp. subterraneum introduction (CPI 89816F) and one nil control. Seed of crossbred lines known to contain low levels of Cucumber Mosaic Virus.

Trial 90MC25

Location: Manjimup Horticultural Research Station.

Seventeen early—midseason ssp. yanninicum breeding lines, comprising nine crossbreds and one introduction from the NSCIP programme and seven crossbred lines from the South Australian Department of Agriculture, two ssp. yanninicum cultivars (Triklcala and Larisa), three midseason ssp. subterraneum cultivars (Junee, Karridale and Seaton Park) and two late—midseason ssp. subterraneum varieties currently undergoing registration as new cultivars (CPI 89774F and CPI 89830F).

Trial 90V13

Location: Vasse Research Station, Paddock 5C

Seventeen early-midseason ssp. yanninicum breeding lines, comprising nine crossbreds and one introduction from the NSCIP programme and seven crossbred lines from the South Australian Department of Agriculture, two ssp. yanninicum cultivars (Trikkala and Larisa), three midseason ssp. subterraneum cultivars (Junee, Seaton Park and ICarridale) and two late-midseason varieties currently undergoing registration as new cultivars (CPI 89774F and CPI 89830F).

Trial 90AB8

2. Field evaluation of Group 2 (early-midseason) ssp. subterraneum lines.

Trial 90AB8

Location: Great Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Paddock B13

Ten early-midseason ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising five crossbreds and five introductions from Sardinia, six commercial cultivars and one crossbred line from Victoria (B x D 15AB-8).

Trial 90NO106

Location: Allendale Research Farm (University of Western Australia), Upper Morrels Paddock.

Ten early—midseason ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising five crossbreds and five introductions from Sardinia, six commercial cultivars and one crossbred line from Victoria (B x D 15AB-8).

Trial 90BA63

Location: Badgingarra Research Station, Paddock 7D3

Ten early—midseason ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising five crossbreds and five introductions from Sardinia, six commercial cultivars and one crossbred line from Victoria (B x D 15AB-8).

Trial 90NA72

Location: Narrogin Agricultural College, Paddock 51

Ten early—midseason ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising five crossbreds and five introductions from Sardinia, six commercial cultivars and one crossbred line from Victoria.

Trial 90KO15

Location: Kojaneerup Research Block, Paddock 3

Ten early—midseason ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising five crossbreds and five introductions from Sardinia, six commercial cultivars and one crossbred line from Victoria.

3. Field evaluation of Group 1 (early maturing) ssp. subterraneum lines.

Trial 90BA62

Location: Badgingarra Research Station, Paddock 7D3

Ten early maturing ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising eight crossbreds and two introductions, five early maturing subterranean clover commercial cultivars and one medic.

Trial 90TS21

Location: "Pine Park", West Bunjil, property of K. Delane.

Ten early maturing ssp. subterraneum breeding lines selected from the NSCIP, comprising eight crossbreds and two introductions, five early maturing subterranean clover commercial cultivars and one medic.

Number of Pages

38

Keywords

Western Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Biodiversity | Inorganic Chemistry | Organic Chemistry

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