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Lespedeza 



N, C. The Development of Hi^ Yielding Varieties of Annual and 

 Perennial Lespedeza with Improved Quality of Forage, and 

 Resistance to Diseases and Insect Pests . To (1) isolate 

 superior genotypes and recombine desirable traits insofar as 

 possible into single varieties, (2) evaluate and characterize 

 varieties and experimental strains, and (3) conduct studies 

 on genetics and cytogenetics of lespedeza basic to developnent 

 of sound and efficient breeding procedures. 

 Agron. 52 (S-12) Coop. ARS 



Minor Legumes 



Fla. Improvement of Lupines by Breeding for Yield and Insect 



and Disease Resistance . To develop improved varieties of 

 lupines adapted to Florida conditions. 

 PI. Path., Agron. 612 



Fla. Virus Diseases of Lupines . Learn virus diseases of lupines 



with respect to identification, insect vectors, distribution, 

 and field sources. 

 PI. Path. 742 



Mo. Breeding to Develop Superior Varieties of Birdsfoot Trefoil 



and Annual Lespedeza . To develop (l) varieties of broadleafed 

 birdsfoot trefoil superior to present commercial varieties in 

 seed producing habits, persistence of stands, seedling vigor, 

 and other agronomic qtualities; and (2) more aggressive and 

 productive varieties of annual lespedeza resistant to bacterial 

 wilt. 



Field Crops 221, Coop. USDA 



