Further Trials of Pearl Lupins in England

Masefield, G. B.

doi:10.1017/s0014479700007158

“…The difficult accessibility of germplasm from the Andean area was overcome in Europe with a large use of induced mutations and intraspecific crossing of mutants. Preliminary field trials of L. mutabilis in Europe reported large differences in seed yields, from 0.5 to 6.5 t/ha depending on years and location (Masefield, 1976; Romer and Jahn-Deesbach, 1992; Weissmann and Weissmann, 1992; Rubenschuh, 1997). In 1993, the first European project aimed at evaluating the “Adaptation of Lupinus mutabilis to European soil and climate conditions” was funded.…”

Section: The Unexploited Potential Of L Mutabilis An Under-studied mentioning

confidence: 99%

Genetics and Breeding of Lupinus mutabilis: An Emerging Protein Crop

Gulisano

¹

,

Alves

²

,

Neves-Martins

³

et al. 2019

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Protein crops have gained increasing interest in recent years, as a transition towards plant-protein based diets appears pivotal to ensure global food security and preserve the environment. The Andean species Lupinus mutabilis emerges as an ideal protein crop with great potential for Europe and other regions with temperate climates. This species is characterized by oil and protein content similar to soybean and is highly valued for its adaptability to colder climates and low input agriculture on marginal land. However, its introduction outside the Andes has yet to take off. To date, L. mutabilis remains an under-studied crop, lacking high yield, early maturity and a consistent breeding history. This review paper identifies L. mutabilis limitations and potential uses, and suggests the main breeding targets for further improvement of this crop. It also highlights the potential of new molecular tools and available germplasm resources that can now be used to establish L. mutabilis as a viable protein crop.

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“…In the context of the previously mentioned projects, and others, in Europe, 167 different L. mutabilis accessions have been tested in the soil and climatic conditions of Portugal, 44 in Poland, 28 in the UK, 26 in Germany and 24 in France, while only one has been tested in Serbia. These accessions were populations, sub-populations, lines, mutant lines, epigonal lines, epigonal mutant lines and landraces [26,39,[41][42][43]46,[48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55].…”

Section: Andean Lupin Genetic Materials Tested Under European Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

State and Progress of Andean Lupin Cultivation in Europe: A Review

Bebeli

¹

,

Haren²

2020

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Lupinus mutabilis is an important source of protein in different Andean countries, and its use in diets, particularly those of less wealthy individuals, has been observed for thousands of years. There is an increasing demand for protein crops suitable for Europe and this species is a potential candidate. Assessment of Lupinus mutabilis genetic material in European conditions started more than 40 years ago, with the characterization of a vast number of accessions from the Andean region. In this review, abiotic and biotic constraints to L. mutabilis cultivation in European soil and climatic conditions are discussed, and cultivation management practices are suggested. The beneficial interaction of L. mutabilis with Bradyrhizobium strains in the soil and various pollinator species is also discussed, and the effect of abiotic stresses on these interactions is highlighted. Prospects of alternative uses of L. mutabilis biomass in Northern Europe and opportunities for breeding strategies are discussed. In conclusion, the different approach to crop modeling for Southern and Northern European climatic conditions is highlighted.

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“…The difficult accessibility of germplasm from the Andean area was overcome in Europe with a large use of induced mutations and intraspecific crossing of mutants. Preliminary field trials of L. mutabilis in Europe reported large differences in seed yields, from 0.5 to 6.5 t/ha depending on years and location (Masefield, 1976;Romer et al, 1992;Rubenschuh, 1997;Weissmann et al, 1992). In 1993, the first European project aimed at evaluating the "Adaptation of Lupinus mutabilis to European soil and climate conditions" was funded.…”

Section: Biological and Genetic Featuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lupinus mutabilis : Exploiting diversity to guide breeding

Gulisano

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0

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Protein crops have gained increasing interest in recent years, as a transition towards plant-protein based diets appears pivotal to ensure global food security and preserve the environment. The Andean species Lupinus mutabilis emerges as an ideal protein crop with great potential for Europe and other regions with temperate climates. This species is characterized by oil and protein content similar to soybean and is highly valued for its adaptability to colder climates and low input agriculture on marginal land. However, its introduction outside the Andes has yet to take off. To date, L. mutabilis remains an under-studied crop, lacking high yield, early maturity and a consistent breeding history. This review paper identifies L. mutabilis limitations and potential uses, and suggests the main breeding targets for further improvement of this crop. It also highlights the potential of new molecular tools and available germplasm resources that can now be used to establish L. mutabilis as a viable protein crop.

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Further Trials of Pearl Lupins in England

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Genetics and Breeding of Lupinus mutabilis: An Emerging Protein Crop

Genetics and Breeding of Lupinus mutabilis: An Emerging Protein Crop

State and Progress of Andean Lupin Cultivation in Europe: A Review

Lupinus mutabilis : Exploiting diversity to guide breeding

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