Salinity is one of major abiotic stresses limiting alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production in the
arid and semi-arid regions in US and other counties. In this study, we used a diverse panel …

Many agricultural lands in the western United States consist of soil with high concentrations
of salt, which is detrimental to alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) growth and production, especially …

Drought resistance is an important breeding target for enhancing alfalfa productivity in arid
and semi-arid regions. Identification of genes involved in drought tolerance will facilitate …

Soil salinity is a growing problem in world production agriculture. Continued improvement in
crop salt tolerance will require the implementation of innovative breeding strategies such as …

Salinity tolerance is highly desirable to sustain alfalfa production in marginal lands that have
been rendered saline. In this study, we used a diverse panel of 198 alfalfa accessions for …

Abstract Background Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production decreases under salt stress.
Identification of genes associated with salt tolerance in alfalfa is essential for the …

Salt stress is the main abiotic factor affecting alfalfa yield and quality. However, knowledge
of the genetic basis of the salt stress response in alfalfa is still limited. Here, a genome-wide …

Background Soil salinity is an important factor affecting growth, development, and
productivity of almost all land plants, including the forage crop alfalfa (Medicago sativa) …

Barley seeds need to be able to germinate and establish seedlings in saline soils in
Mediterranean-type climates. Despite being a major cereal crop, barley has few reported …

Soil salinization has a major effect on crop yield. Seed germination is a crucial prerequisite
for the successful cultivation of rapeseed in saline soils. Limited information is available …