The natural tendency of Alsike clover to lodge is due to its long, thin, semi-erect stems. This trait complicates mechanized harvesting and reduces crop quality due to the contact of the vegetative mass with the soil.
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varieties
crop Alsike clover,
where this is mentioned in the description.
Alsike clover has a pronounced morphological predisposition to lodging. This trait negatively affects seed production, as a significant portion of the reproductive organs ends up in the lower layer of the stand, which makes mowing difficult and leads to yield losses.
The assessment of lodging resistance in this crop is carried out visually during the flowering or maturation phase by comparing varieties with control samples. To increase crop resistance, sowing in mixtures with forage grasses, which serve as support, is used, as well as adjusting the seeding rate and selecting areas with moderate soil moisture capacity.
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Lodging.
Varieties of Alsike clover mentioned in the description
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