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Broadening of genetic basic in narrow-leafed lupin (Lupinus angustifolius)
Project
Project code: JKI-ZL-08-3164
Contract period: 01.11.2004
- 30.09.2010
Purpose of research: Basic research
Lupins display the highest protein content among those grain legumes which can be used in animal feeding and as food. Lupins may be considered as a model for low- input crops, especially in marginal lands where no other crops can be grown profitably. Furthermore, lupins have high benefits as a preceding crop, which makes them a crop of choice in system of sustainable agriculture. To develop novel germplasm of Lupinus angustifolius with improved agronomic and quality traits in respect to anthracnose resistance, pH-tolerance, increased pod and seed set, wild lupin species shall be used as plant genetic resources. Transfer of important traits will be done by biotechnological methods which are to adapted at Lupinus angustifolius. A successful transfer of these traits to L. angustifolius could help to considerable increase of cropping area of these important legume species.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Specialised crops
- Organic Farming
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops (JKI-ZL)
