Variety traits
Medicago sativa L.
Alfalfa lodging is an agronomic and biological trait characterized by the leaning or falling of stems, which impedes mechanical harvesting and reduces crop quality.
In the reference 116 varieties crop Alfalfa, where this is mentioned in the description.
Alfalfa lodging resistance is assessed visually, taking into account the type (root or stem lodging), the distribution pattern across the field, and the stand's recovery capacity. Special attention is paid to crops under irrigation, where excess moisture triggers excessive vegetative growth.
Lodging leads to significant losses of seeds and green mass during harvest, impairs aeration within the stand, and promotes disease development and seed germination in the head. This trait is closely linked to varietal characteristics: hybrids derived from Medicago falcata show greater resistance than cultivars of Medicago sativa.
Agrotechnical factors influencing lodging include soil fertility and seeding density. Excessive fertilization and high stand density cause plant elongation; therefore, soils with moderate nutrient availability are recommended for seed production plots.
General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ISTITUTO SPERIMENTALE
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
The Research Institute of Plant Production Piestany (SK)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CONTINENTAL SEMENCES S P A
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
AGROGEN, spol. s r.o. (CZ)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
S.I.S Societa Italiana Sementi S.p.a.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GIE-AM.FOURRAGERE
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, INC., USA
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Carlo Invernizzi
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (SB)
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
LAGUNAS
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Natura Srl
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S