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In the Lab

How we investigate climate resiliance of forage crops in the laboratory

Growth room co-cultivation of perennial ryegrass and white clover Growth room co-cultivation of perennial ryegrass and white clover

Comparing control and drought-stressed plants of perennial ryegrass Comparing control and drought-stressed plants of perennial ryegrass

small clover plants on soil small clover plants on soil

Plant growth set up

Perennial ryegrass and white clover in soil pots grown in a climate controlled growth chamber

It is predicted that growing perennial ryegrass and white clover together will improve growth and survival under drought and extreme temperature

Seed germination

Seeds are germinated before transferring to into soil pots for growth

Experiment set up

Transfer of seedling into soil pots for experiment. Various combinations of perennial ryegrass and white clover varieties together or alone are tested in different environmental conditions.

Forage Crops in the Ecosystem

The role of forage crops in biodiversity preservation

white clover flowers are a source of nutrition for pollinators white clover flowers are a source of nutrition for pollinators

white clover potentially inpmove biodiversity of agricultural land white clover potentially inpmove biodiversity of agricultural land

Many species and varieties of clover (trefolium) naturally share Irish meadows Many species and varieties of clover (trefolium) naturally share Irish meadows

ryegrass is the main cattle fodder crop in Ireland. Photo Credit: Laura McCarthy ryegrass is the main cattle fodder crop in Ireland. Photo Credit: Laura McCarthy

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