The stem base of alfalfa is a critical part for its overwintering, regeneration, and yield. To
better understand the specificity and importance of the stem base, we analyzed the structure …

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is the most widely planted forage, which have higer
economically valuable and better ecological benefits in the world. However, it's sensitive to …

Medicago sativa L.(lucerne or alfalfa) is a species which is generally regarded as a cheap
source of valuable protein not only for animal fodder but also for nourishment provided in the …

Flavonoids not only play crucial roles in plant development and resistance, but also provide
one of the major natural sources in human nutrition. To investigate the distribution of …

Introduction Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is the favored premium feed ingredient in animal
husbandry production which is in serious jeopardy due to soil moisture shortages. It is …

Gastrodia elata Blume (GE), a traditional and precious Chinese medicinal material, has
been approved as a functional food. However, understanding GE's nutritional properties and …

Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics of Medicago truncatula seedling border cells
and root tips revealed substantial metabolic differences between these distinct and spatially …

In this special issue, new insights are found into the specialized metabolism of legumes and
the gene families that play a significant role in defence and stress response. Plant defence is …

Panchagavya (PG) is an organic formulation prepared from the different byproducts of cow
which has been extensively utilized as manure since ancient times. To our knowledge, the …

The effect of alfalfa stems on forage quality is greater than that of leaves. The process of
sucrose hydrolysis provides energy for stem development, with starch being enzymatically …