Diamond
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
NICKERSON AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS
ES
9 records
Variety traits
Alfalfa Protein Content
Medicago sativa L.
Crude protein content in alfalfa is a key indicator of forage quality, depending on the growth stage, and ranges from 18–25% on a dry matter basis at optimal harvesting time.
In the reference 66 varieties crop Alfalfa, where this is mentioned in the description.
The crude protein content in alfalfa is highest during the branching stage, reaching 25% or more. During the optimal harvesting period, which occurs from the bud stage to the beginning of flowering, the values vary within the range of 17–22%. As the plant enters the flowering stage, protein concentration decreases to 15–16% due to the accumulation of structural carbohydrates and the process of stem lignification.
A decrease in protein levels below 14–15% indicates that the plants have been left in the field too long or that there has been a failure in agronomic practices, specifically high soil acidity, which limits nitrogen fixation. To maintain high protein quality, phosphorus-potassium nutrition and strict adherence to harvest timing are critical, as overly early harvesting can negatively affect the longevity of the stand.
General information about the subject — on the page Protein content.
Varieties of Alfalfa mentioned in the description
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.
Sibemol
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
DE
FR
9 records
Alexis
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
FR
HR
PL
6 records
Ezzelina
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ISTITUTO SPERIMENTALE
IT
5 records
RGT Dentelle
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
DE
FR
9 records
NS Alfa
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS
HR
6 records
Osječka 99
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
7 records
Artal
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
PIONNER HI-BRED INT. INC.
ES
FR
GR
10 records
Pecy
TerminatedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Amelioration Fourragere (FR)
FR
NL
5 records
Novosadska
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semenarnacoop, Petrovaradin
HU
6 records
Musette
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FI
FR
NL
8 records
Triade
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
MEDITERRANEA SEMENTI SRL
UA
6 records
Adorna
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Dominique Noel
UA
7 records
Cimarron VR
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Thaddeus H. Busbice
PL
9 records
Dimitra
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CONTINENTAL SEMENCES S P A
UA
5 records
Emiliana
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
ROBERTO GUARNIERI
IT
5 records
Bardine
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
FR
PL
RO
7 records
Morava
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Smedeks, Smederevo
CZ
SK
9 records
Fado
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
PL
7 records
RGT Cybelle
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
RAGT 2N S.A.S
FR
6 records
Luxor
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
GR
7 records
Maris Phoenix
Application submittedMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)
FR
HR
5 records
La Rocca
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
UA
4 records
Venice
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Tombolan, I
IT
5 records