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`Mega' field pea (Pisum sativum L.)

W. A. JERMYN
S. D. ARMSTRONG
A. C. RUSSELL

New Zealand Institute for Crop & Food Research
Private Bag 4704
Christchurch, New Zealand

Abstract  `Mega' (Pisum sativum L.) is a new semi-leafless field pea of medium height and erect growth habit. It has purple flowers and a tan seed coat. `Mega' was developed for use as a forage pea either alone or in combination with cereals. In forage trials conducted in Southland and Canterbury, New Zealand, and Oregon, USA, `Mega' has produced consistently high forage dry matter yields. Growth habit and maturity make `Mega' particularly well-adapted to sowing in combination with forage oats or barley.

Keywords  `Mega'; Pisum sativum; field pea; forage

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 1996, Vol. 39: 117-119

0028-8233/96/3901-0117 $2.50/0 (c) The Royal Society of New Zealand 1996

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