Beneficial Effects of Temperate Forage Legumes that Contain Condensed Tannins

The two temperate forage legumes containing condensed tannins (CT) that promote ruminant production are birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.; BFT) and sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.; SF). Both are well-adapted to the cool-temperate climate and alkaline soils of the Mountain West USA. Con...

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Main Authors: Jennifer W. MacAdam, Juan J. Villalba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/5/3/475