Factors affecting the hydrogen cyanide potential of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) [hydrocyanic acid]

Pot experiments were used to determine the effects of age, light, temperature, mineral nutrition and wilting on the hydrogen cyanide potential (HCNP) of white clover. HCNP was reduced by higher light intensity, by increased temperature and by phosphorus application: these effects were largely explai...

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Published inAustralian journal of agricultural research Vol. 38; no. 6
Main Authors Vickery, P.J, Wheeler, J.L, Mulcahy, C. (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Armidale (Australia). Div. of Animal Production)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1987
Subjects
ACIDE CYANHYDRIQUE
ACIDO CIANHIDRICO
FACTEUR DU MILIEU
FACTORES AMBIENTALES
TRIFOLIUM REPENS
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Summary:Pot experiments were used to determine the effects of age, light, temperature, mineral nutrition and wilting on the hydrogen cyanide potential (HCNP) of white clover. HCNP was reduced by higher light intensity, by increased temperature and by phosphorus application: these effects were largely explained by increasing size and vigour of the plants reducing the HCNP. Wilting prior to harvest increased HCNP and reduced dry matter yield.
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ISSN:0004-9409
DOI:10.1071/AR9871053