SOME ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF 'GRASSLANDS 4700' WHITE CLOVER

Abstract

A brief outline is given of the breed'ing of the new clover 'Grasslands 4700'. Reports are made on the performance of 4700 as single plants at Kaikohe, Palmerston North: Lincoln and Gore, and -as motin swards with associated grasses at Palmerston North. ln all trials, 4700 was superior to Hum in wmter, and equal to or better than Huia in the summer, except at Lincoln where it was inferior. Based on these results seed was released for widespread trials in order to assess its regional adaptation and its performance in mixed swards under different systems of management.