How Does Sowing Rate Affect Plant and Stem Density, Forage Yield, and Nutritive Value in Glyphosate-Tolerant Alfalfa?

The recommended sowing rate of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is about 10 kg pure live seed ha−1, but it is debated if increasing the sowing rate enhances forage yield and quality in the sowing year. This study was conducted to: (i) determine the optimal sowing rate to maximize forage yield;...

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Main Authors: Marisol T. Berti, Dulan Samarappuli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/8/9/169