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Protein content — Red clover

Trifolium pratense L.

The crude protein content in the dry matter of red clover typically ranges from 13–14% to 18% or higher, depending directly on the growth stage, cultivar, and cultivation conditions.

In the reference 36 varieties crop Red clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

The protein concentration in the plant is distributed unevenly: in leaves and inflorescences, it reaches 13.5–18.0% and 15.5%, respectively, whereas in stems, it constitutes only 2.8–6.2%. Maximum protein levels are achieved when harvesting at the stem elongation to early flowering stage, whereas delayed harvesting leads to stem lignification and leaf loss, which results in a sharp decrease in nutritional value.

Modern evaluation of protein quality in this crop takes into account not only quantitative indicators but also the solubility of fractions in the rumen, as an excess of soluble protein (over 45–50%) reduces the efficiency of nitrogen utilization by animals. To increase the protein productivity of clover, it is necessary to provide optimal phosphorus-potassium nutrition, as well as apply micronutrients such as boron and molybdenum, which stimulate nitrogen fixation in root nodules.

General information about the subject — on the page Protein content.

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Varieties of Red clover mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Callisto

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

PLANTBREEDING STATION

AT CZ DE DK FR SK +1
16 records

Suez

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS A/S| DLF Seeds A/S

CZ DE FR
10 records

Ganymed

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ DE FR NL
14 records

Hegemon

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

PLANT BREEDING STATION

CZ DE FR PL SK
12 records

Titus

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

AT CZ DE LT
9 records

Taifun

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG, 94377 Steinach

AT DE UA
11 records

Rotra

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Rijksstation Voor Plantenveredeling (BE)

DE FR NL
9 records

Sinope

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Trifolium Hladke Zivotice, s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ DE FR
8 records

Discovery

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR LT
7 records

Ilte

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Jogeva Plant Breeding Institute, Jõgeva alevik 48309

EE FI
9 records

Kallichore

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS

CZ DE SK
10 records

AberClaret

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

VANDINTER SEMO B.V.

AT NL
10 records

Fregata

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART

AT DE FR
9 records

Nemaro

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SAATZUCHT| Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

CZ DE LT
6 records

Pastor

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Beat Boller (CH)

FR
8 records

Reichersberger Neu

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatbau Linz OÖ. Landes-Saatbaugen. reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT FR
6 records

Emarwan

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

TURF-SEED INC

CZ
6 records

Dolina

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ SK
6 records

Agil

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SELGEN A.S

CZ
6 records

Lasang

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

FI
5 records

Katrin

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

FI
5 records

Reichersberger

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatbau Linz (AT)

FR HR SI
4 records

Magellan

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Rolf Gaue / Wilbert Luesink

DE
8 records

Mercury

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Rijksstation Voor Plantenveredeling (BE)

AT FR
4 records