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Coolamon subterranean clover (Trifolium subterraneum L. var. subterraneum)

P. G. H. Nichols A B J , M. J. Barbetti C , G. A. Sandral D , B. S. Dear D , C. T. de Koning E , D. L. Lloyd F , P. M. Evans G , A. D. Craig H , P. Si B and M. P. You A I
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A Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia, 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth, WA 6151, Australia.

B Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.

C School of Plant Biology, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.

D New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Agricultural Institute, PMB Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia.

E South Australian Research and Development Institute, Turretfield Research Centre, Rosedale, SA 5350, Australia.

F Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland, PO Box 102, 203 Tor Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350, Australia.

G Department of Primary Industries Victoria, Private Bag 105, Hamilton, Vic. 3300, Australia.

H South Australian Research and Development Institute, Struan Agricultural Centre, PO Box 618, Naracoorte, SA 5271, Australia.

I School of Earth and Geographical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.

J Corresponding author. Email: pnichols@agric.wa.gov.au

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47(2) 223-225 https://doi.org/10.1071/EA05282
Submitted: 25 October 2005  Accepted: 16 August 2006   Published: 23 January 2007

Abstract

Coolamon is a mid-season to late-season flowering F4-derived crossbred subterranean clover of var. subterraneum, developed by the collaborating organisations of the National Annual Pasture Legume Improvement Program. It is a replacement for Junee and has been selected for release on the basis of its greater herbage production and persistence, and its resistance to both known races of clover scorch. Coolamon is recommended for sowing in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. It is best suited to well-drained, moderately acidic soils in areas with a growing season of 6.5–8 months that extends into November. Coolamon is best suited to phase farming and permanent pasture systems. It can also be used in cropping rotations, but at least 2 years of pasture are required between crops. Coolamon has been granted Plant Breeders Rights in Australia.


Acknowledgements

The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) provided funding for the selection and evaluation of Coolamon. The excellent technical assistance of John Titterington, Duncan Wood, Peter Skinner, Michael Davies, Darryl McClements, Jonas Hodgeson, Simon Ambrose, Rosemary Lugg, Beverley Roberts, Deborah Ambrose, Craig Rodham, Gabriel Dyce, Brett Wilson, Joshua Taylor, Trevor Rowe, Neil Schubert, Neil Cameron, Alan Byron, Brian Johnson, Kemp Teasdale and Sue O’Brien in the development of Coolamon is greatly appreciated. We also wish to thank farmers and Research Station staff for their co-operation.


Seed licenced to: Premier Seeds, PO Box 40, Forbes, NSW 2871, Australia.


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