Characterization of Lupin Cultivars Based on Phenotypical, Molecular and Metabolomic Analyses

Lupins are an important source of protein that could replace soybeans in the diet ruminants and monogastrics, without reducing their performance. Lupinus albus (L. albus) is main species genus cultivated Mediterranean region. The aim present research was to study commercial cultivars advanced breeding lines L. by using phenotypical, molecular biochemical data, order be used projects. Seven (Estoril, Fas Sweet, Multitalia, Magnus, Orus, Ulysse Sulimo Figaro) three from company AGROLAND (LKML, LKAP LKAU) were used. Eleven morphological traits described UPOV Guidelines (International Union for Protection New Varieties Plants). Additionally, agronomical yield components measured. Regarding nutritional value, grain samples analyzed N crude (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid (ADF), lignin (ADL), total alkaloids (TA), phenolic content (TP), tannins (TT) condensed (CT) calculated. Genetic diversity among genetic materials assessed SSRs markers. metabolomic analysis four selected (Figaro, Multitalia Sulimo) performed on seeds with GC/EI/MS technique. According results, most productive but also higher than cultivars. only exception cultivar characterized a high alkaloids. Based SSRs, Orus Estoril grouped together while LKAP, LICML LKAU Multitalia. profile, Magnus together, Figaro. Finally, several beneficial metabolites human animal nutrition significantly increased Figaro, compared Both varieties have characteristics can exploited programs.