Screening of various Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) genotypes in relation to environmental temperature
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The five promising genotypes of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) were investigated in Sargodha Pakistan to examine their adoptive variability to improve the forage production and quality. The results of the study revealed notable variations in yield and quality attributes of these genotypes. It was observed that the genotype SGD-Lucern 2002 produced highest green fodder yield (101.28 t ha-1), dry matter (20.02 t ha-1), crude protein (3.89 t ha-1), average plant height (81.5 cm), digestible dry matter (73.29%), dry matter intake (4.28%), relative feed values (243.96) and number of tillers (490 m-2) in winter when the temperature remained between 2℃ and 17℃. Whereas, in December-January, Alpharite showed better plant height (73.33 cm), having maximum values of neutral detergent fiber (34.7%) and acid detergent fiber (33.1). The maximum crude protein contents (21.95%) were found in Surdii 10 genotype. Based on the results of this study, the cultivation of genotype SGD-Lucern 2002 in similar ecological conditions is highly recommended.
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