Comparison of plant feedstocks and methods to recover leaf proteins from wet fractionation of alfalfa for potential use in aquaculture, poultry, and livestock feeds

Abstract Alternative plant‐based protein sources are needed for supplementing or replacing fishmeal in formulated animal feeds. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), a perennial legume, is grown worldwide as a high‐protein forage crop used primarily for dairy and beef cattle feeds. However, its utility as a...

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Main Authors: Jessica Coburn, M. Scott Wells, Craig C. Sheaffer, Roger Ruan, Deborah A. Samac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20184