Legumes are well recognized for their nutritional and health benefits as well as for their
impact in the sustainability of agricultural systems. The threatening scenario imposed by …

Establishing multi-species swards is a common objective in agricultural forage production
systems around the world. Managing pasture productivity and sward resilience is especially …

Systems analysis of two alfalfa varieties, Wisfal (Medicago sativa ssp. falcata var. Wisfal) and
Chilean (M. sativa ssp. sativa var. Chilean), with contrasting tolerance/sensitivity to drought …

Drought is one of major environmental determinants of plant growth and productivity. Alfalfa
(Medicago sativa) is a legume perennial forage crop native to the arid and semi-arid …

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 …

Alfalfa is a worldwide grown forage crop and is important due to its high biomass production
and nutritional value. However, the production of alfalfa is challenged by adverse …

The potential for alfalfa to be a valuable rainfed pasture option that can be used to increase
livestock and crop production in central-south Chile is demonstrated for the first time. The …

Drought stress reduces crop biomass yield and the profitability of rainfed agricultural
systems. Evaluation of populations or accessions adapted to diverse geographical and agro …

Drought stress (DS) is one of the most hostile limitations for sustainable crop production.
Developing DS-tolerant crop cultivars and the use of better crop management practices may …

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is an extensively grown perennial forage legume, and although
it is relatively drought tolerant, it consumes high amounts of water and depends upon …