Effect of Heat Stress on Growth and Physiological Traits of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) and a Comprehensive Evaluation for Heat Tolerance

Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) is a valuable forage legume, but its production is largely affected by high temperature. In this study, we investigated the effect of heat stress on 15 alfalfa cultivars to identify heat-tolerant and -sensitive cultivars. Seedlings were exposed to 38/3...

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Main Authors: Misganaw Wassie, Weihong Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Kang Ji, Liang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/10/597