Variety traits
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.
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.
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Rolf Gaue
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Pertti Pärssinen^^^Mika Isolahti
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
MOISA FLOARESMIT GERGELY-ANDREI
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
INTERNATIONAL SEEDS INC
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover