The meadow clover variety 'Lucern Light' is a late-maturing, single-cut variety developed by chemical mutagenesis based on the Falensky 1 variety. The plants are characterized by medium stem and leaf length, with many leaves having white markings. The inflorescences are pink, the seeds are multicolored, egg-shaped with a yellow-purple hue. The variety is distinguished by high dry matter and green mass yield, reaching maximum figures of up to 87.2 tons/ha of green mass and 84.8 centners/ha of dry matter in certain regions.
'Lucern Light' possesses high winter hardiness and resistance to spring and autumn frosts, as well as drought resistance. Moreover, the variety is resistant to fusarium rots, which increases its reliability and longevity under various climatic conditions. The crude protein content in the plants is about 15-18.4%, and fiber is 24.79-25.66%, making it a valuable forage crop for agriculture.
The variety is technologically advanced and suitable for mechanized harvesting, which facilitates its use in agricultural production. Thanks to its characteristics, 'Lucern Light' is widely used in the Western Siberian, Eastern Siberian, and Far Eastern regions, demonstrating stable yield and quality figures. This clover is a reliable choice for increasing the productivity of forage lands and improving forage quality.
