Variety traits

Dry Matter — Egyptian Clover

Trifolium alexandrinum L.

The dry matter content determines the forage productivity and quality of Egyptian clover green mass, varying depending on the developmental stage and cultivation conditions.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Egyptian clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

The dry matter content in the green mass of Egyptian clover averages 12–22%, although figures can fluctuate from 17.79% to 21.73% depending on the variety and growing conditions. Dry matter yield under intensive cultivation and irrigation reaches 17.9 t/ha, and results of up to 114.38 ц/ha have been recorded in experimental plots with fertilizer application.

Dry matter content is the primary metric for determining the yield of nutrients per unit area. The optimal harvesting period is considered to be the early flowering stage, which ensures a balance between biomass accumulation and feed quality. Due to the high moisture content of the green mass, the crop requires mandatory preservation through drying, ensiling, or pelletizing to ensure product stability.

General information about the subject — on the page Dry matter.

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Varieties of Egyptian clover 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.