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Advances in Forage Legumes: Shrub Legumes
What advances & to where?
Historical context
Principal current use is forage
Inferior germplasm
Poor access to improved germplasm
Taxonomic confusion
Species relationships in Leucaena?
Taxa in Leucaena
Germplasm availability?
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Genotype x environment trials
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Broad Adaptation
Specific adaptation
KX2 F1 Hybrid
Growth model for Leucaena
Validation of Leucaena model
Establishment failure
Feeding value
The principal species
The principal species
Condensed tannins in shrub legumes
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High levels of CT reduce DMD
Relative astringency of CT varies with species
(McNeill et al. 1998)
Mimosine toxicity
Palatability and preference
Palatability of leucaena
Animal productivity
Animal productivity
Animal productivity
Animal productivity
Environmental issues
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Status of weed leucaena in Qld
Sustainability of shrub legume systems
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Adoption into farming systems
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