Results regarding the study of an esparcet (Onobrychis) collection

Abstract

The results of the studies done between the years 1974-1975 on a number of 101 samples of esparcet (Onobrychis spp.) under the conditions of Cluj-Napoca are being recorded. There have been remarked for higher DM production and very significant growth 5 samples, other 6 varieties achieved a significantly higher growth. The quality of fodder was appreciated according to protein and cellulose contents and leaf percentage. A number of 5 samples displayed significantly higher protein contents and that of cellulose lower than the control. All the 23 samples remarked for their precocity, resistance to diseases, production and quality, are worth being used as genitors in the breeding of cultivated varieties.

Keywords

• variability
• breeding
• resistance
• Onobrychis spp.
• DM production