A new emphasis on root traits for perennial grass and legume varieties with environmental and ecological benefits

Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

45 Dyfyniadau (Scopus)
199 Wedi eu Llwytho i Lawr (Pure)

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Grasslands cover a significant proportion of the agricultural land within the UK and across the EU, providing a relatively cheap source of feed for ruminants and supporting the production of meat, wool and milk from grazing animals. Delivering efficient animal production from grassland systems has traditionally been the primary focus of grassland-based research. But there is increasing recognition of the ecological and environmental benefits of these grassland systems and the importance of the interaction between their component plants and a host of other biological organisms in the soil and in adjoining habitats. Many of the ecological and environmental benefits provided by grasslands emanate from the interactions between the roots of plant species and the soil in which they grow. We review current knowledge on the role of grassland ecosystems in delivering ecological and environmental benefits. We will consider how improved grassland can deliver these benefits, and the potential opportunities for plant breeding to improve specific traits that will enhance these benefits whilst maintaining forage production for livestock consumption. Opportunities for exploiting new plant breeding approaches, including high throughput phenotyping, and for introducing traits from closely related species are discussed.
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)26-39
Nifer y tudalennau14
CyfnodolynFood and Energy Security
Cyfrol5
Rhif cyhoeddi1
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar28 Ion 2016
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 17 Chwef 2016

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