Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1
Written by Paul ZEVEDEI, Monica Alexandrina TOD
The species Phleum pratense (timothy) presents high variability, especially due to its wide distribution and ecological adaptability. It tolerates cold temperate climates and soils with a neutral to slightly acidic reaction. This paper presents the results regarding the evaluation of the production capacity (t/ha DM) and forage quality of 5 Romanian genotypes (Tirom, Carpatica, Rarău, Syn 1.5 and Syn 1.14) and 2 foreign genotypes (Bobr and Liskra) of the species Phleum pratense, studied in comparative crops during 2022-2024, within the Breeding and Genetic Resources Laboratory of the Research and Development Institute for Grassland Brasov. The Romanian varieties respond effectively to the current requirements: high production, good quality of forage, suitability to various type of use, competitiveness and good resistance to disease and pests. The varieties Bobr and Liskra proved to be earlier and more productive in the first years of cropping, but they showed a lower perenniality. Regarding the quality, there were differences depending on the genotype and the phenophase of harvesting.
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{simplepopup popup="false" name="Citation79"}ZEVEDEI P., TOD M.A. 2026, EVALUATION OF FORAGE PRODUCTION AND QUALITY OF TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense L.) IN THE PEDOCLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF BRASOV. Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1, ISSN 2285-5785, 636-646. {/simplepopup}