Growth of the white clover plant in relation to seed production

Abstract

The growth and development at the stolen apex of white clover is described, particularly in relation to inflorescence initiation, and the factors controlling such initiation are reviewed for the range of cultivars which has been studied. The difference between the responses to environment in plants of Mediterranean and high latitude origin are emphasized. Key words: Trifolium repens, growth, flowering, photoperiod, temperature, seed production.