Genetic variation for macro- and micro-nutrient concentration in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)

Australian Journal of Agriculture Research

Volumn 48, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 657-666

  Easton, H S ^a   Mackay, A D ^a   Lee, J ^a  

^a AGRESEARCH GRASSLANDS   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Animal nutrients; Herbage mineral content; Heritability; Plant nutrients

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; LOLIUM PERENNE;

EID: 0030968131     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/A96086     Document Type: Article

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