A Research on the Development of Rootworm-resistant Sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa L.) Varieties


GÜL Z., TAN M.

3rd International Conference on Advanced Engineering Technologies (ICADET 2019), Türkiye, 19 Eylül 2019

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa L.) is a very important forage crop for our country and the Eastern Anatolia Region because it is resistant to drought and cold and has high yield capacity. However, in recent years, insect damage threatening sainfoin cultivation has become widespread in our country. Rootworms and healthy sainfoin plants are found in the old fields of East Anatolia. In this research, sainfoin samples were collected from seven villages in the central and districts of Erzurum, from old and rootworms to the contaminated fields. Afterwards, they were tested with rootworms for 2 years in the field conditions and in terms of yield, morphological characteristics, weed quality characteristics and durability. Endurance studies require many years. This study was carried out with the aim of establishing an infrastructure for the development of efficient and insect resistant varieties.