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Acta Prataculturae Sinica ›› 2009, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 184-191.

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A regional test of alfalfa varieties in the Longdong area

CAO Hong1, ZHANG Hui-ling1, MA Yong-xiang1, CHEN Hong1,
FANG Gang2, HAN Ji-guang3, ZHANG Fu-zhong4   

  1. 1.Agronomy and Forestry Science Department of Longdong University, Qingyang 745000, China;

    2.Xifeng district Animal Husbandry Bureau, Qingyang 745000, China;
    3.Ningxian
    County Animal Husbandry Bureau, Qingyang 745200, China;
    4.Huanxian
    County Animal Husbandry Bureau, Qingyang 745700, China
  • Received:2008-09-01 Online:2009-06-20 Published:2009-06-20

Abstract: A regional test and quality analysis of 15 alfalfa varieties was carried out in the Longdong area (Xifeng District, Ningxian County, and Huanxian County of the Qingyang area) during 2003-2006. Gannong No.1 and Alfaking were varieties with very good characteristics such as higher and more stable yield, better quality and wider adaptability than the control variety (Longdong alfalfa). The two alfalfa varieties could therefore be planted on a large scale in the whole of the Longdong area. The six varieties, Golden empress, Sanditi, AmeriStand, Xinjiang, Millionaire, and Phabulous, grew faster than the control variety and had better quality and higher, more stable yield, so they could be grown in some suitable local areas. This suggests that selecting superior varieties overseas may rapidly enhance the economic efficiency of developing the crop within a short period, while selecting domestic superior varieties could improve the resistance of alfalfa, prolong the production life, and enhance the ecological benefits of growing the crop.

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