Publication Date
1989
Description
In wanner region of Japan, alfalfa growing is going to spread for the need of high quality forage. Suitable cutting frequency with an adapted variety is the important key to success of alfalfa growing in these districts. Breeding of alfalfa varieties adapted to warmer Japan started in 1964 and two varieties, Natsuwakaba and Tachiwakaba, were released from Aichi-ken Agricultural Research Center up to this time. Other promising strains are also on the breeding program. Response to cutting frequencies and persistency of these varieties were studied, and comparing with two American varieties, their adaptability to wanner region of Japan was clarified.
Citation
Fujimoto, F; Yamashita, K; Kanbe, M; and Inami, S, "Response to Cutting Frequency and Persistency of Alfalfa Varieties Bred in Japan" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 25.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session4b/25
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Response to Cutting Frequency and Persistency of Alfalfa Varieties Bred in Japan
In wanner region of Japan, alfalfa growing is going to spread for the need of high quality forage. Suitable cutting frequency with an adapted variety is the important key to success of alfalfa growing in these districts. Breeding of alfalfa varieties adapted to warmer Japan started in 1964 and two varieties, Natsuwakaba and Tachiwakaba, were released from Aichi-ken Agricultural Research Center up to this time. Other promising strains are also on the breeding program. Response to cutting frequencies and persistency of these varieties were studied, and comparing with two American varieties, their adaptability to wanner region of Japan was clarified.
