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The Lotus Newsletter

Dr. Paul Beuselinck, editor of the

Lotus Newsletter and Lotus geneticist with the USDA-ARS.

The Lotus Newsletter is an informal communication outlet for researchers and 'aficionados' of the Lotus spp. Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.), narrowleaf trefoil (L. glaber Mill.), and big trefoil (L. uliginosus Schkuhr.) are the most common commercial species of Lotus, but there are more than 150 other species. One species in particular, L. japonicus, is used as a model system by legume researchers.

The reports contained in the Lotus Newsletter are of research on Lotus breeding, genetics, taxonomy, management, utilization or physiology. Within each volume you will also find a listing of current Lotus spp. literature published world-wide. Most literature citations are accompanied by their abstract.

If you have an interest in forage legumes or research of plants, please open a volume (I suggest you start with V. 32) and enjoy the Lotus Newsletter.

Lotus Newsletter Volumes

• 2001 Volume 32 (please note that you will need Adobe Acobat Reader to access this and future volumes). If you do not have Acrobat you can download the reader using this link Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• 2000 Volume 31
• 1999 Volume 30
• 1998 Volume 29
• 1997 Volume 28
• 1996 Volume 27
• 1995 Volume 26
• 1994 Volume 25
• 1993 Volume 24
• 1992 Volume 23
  

• Current International Listing of Lotus spp. Researchers

Last updated 15 January 2001.