Developing an integrated genomic selection approach beyond biomass for varietal protection and nutritive traits in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.).

"Declarations Conflict of interestThe authors declare that they have no competing interests. Data availabilityNV: The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. PBR: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the Royal Barenbrug Group but restrictions apply to the availability of these data, which were used under license for the current study, and so are not publicly available. Data are, however, available from the authors upon reasonable request and with permission of the Royal Barenbrug Group. Conflict of interest The authors declare that they have no competing interests."

"Funding This work was supported by funding from the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Agriculture Victoria Services, Barenbrug New Zealand, The Royal Barenbrug Group and DairyBio."