Some factors effecting the dry matter production of lucerne cultivars.

Abstract

Dry matter yields of lucerne cultivars were affected by different factors. A simple equation is given for predicting total dry matter yield of irrigated lucerne based on mean maximum temperatures in January.

Keywords: alfalfa; cultivars; dormancy rating; dry matter; dry matter production; dry matter yield; dry matter yields; environmental factors; equation; lucerne; management; medicago sativa; production; temperature; yield