The influence of variety on the yield and content of protein and nutrients of peas (Pisum sativum)

Olle, M., Estonian Crop Research Inst., Jogeva, Jogeva parish; Narits, L., Estonian Crop Research Inst., Jogeva, Jogeva parish; Williams, I.H., Estonian Univ. of Life Sciences, Tartu

The influence of variety on the yield and content of protein and nutrients of peas (Pisum sativum)

2015

Olle, M., Estonian Crop Research Inst., Jogeva, Jogeva parish (Estonia) | Narits, L., Estonian Crop Research Inst., Jogeva, Jogeva parish (Estonia) | Williams, I.H., Estonian Univ. of Life Sciences, Tartu (Estonia)

Pisum sativum L. (field or garden pea), is widely cultivated in Europe. The purpose of this investigation was to see whether pea varieties differ in their yield and content of protein and nutrients. Another aim was to select the best varieties suitable for breeding or production. A field experiment with different varieties of peas (‘Bruno’, ‘Capella’, ‘Clara’, ‘Mehis’ and ‘Vitra’) was carried out at the Estonian Crop Research Institute in 2014. Yields (t haE-1) were not statistically different. Crude protein content (g kgE-1 in dry matter) was lowest in ‘Clara’; all other varieties had a higher content of protein, within much the same range. The lowest N content was found in ‘Clara’, followed by ‘Capella’ and ‘Vitra‘, ‘Mehis’ (44) and the highest in ‘Bruno’ (45). The lowest P content was found in ‘Clara’, followed by ‘Capella‘ and ‘Vitra’; the highest was found in ‘Bruno’ and ‘Mehis’. The lowest K content was found in ‘Mehis’, then ‘Clara’, followed by ‘Capella’ and ‘Vitra’ and the highest in ‘Bruno’. The lowest Ca content was found in ‘Clara’, followed by ‘Capella’ and ‘Mehis’, ‘Vitra’, and highest in ‘Bruno’. The lowest Mg content was found in ‘Capella’, followed by ‘Clara’ and the highest in the other varieties ‘Bruno’, ‘Mehis’ and ‘Vitra’. Thus, choice of the right variety for pea cultivation is very important, but depends on the local agro-climatic conditions. This investigation has been developed with the help of the project EUROLEGUME, funded from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration under the grant agreement no. 613781.

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analyse de variance analysis of variance analytical methods composition globale contenido proteico crop yield estonia estonie field experimentation guisante latvia letonia lettonie nutrientes nutrients peas pisum sativum pois protein content proximate composition rendement des cultures rendimiento de cultivos substance nutritive technique analytique variedades varieties

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Published in

Research for Rural Development. International Scientific Conference Proceedings (Latvia)

Issue 21/2015 ISSN 1691-4031

Publisher

Latvia University of Agriculture

Pagination

p. 45-50

Other Subjects

Variete; Composicion aproximada; Tecnicas analiticas; Teneur en proteines; Analisis de la varianza; Experimentation au champ; Experimentacion en campo

Language

English

Type

Conference; Summary; Web Site; Ams

Conference

International Scientific Conference: Research for Rural Development, 21, Jelgava (Latvia), 13-15 May 2015

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