Title: Yield and Quality of Alfalfa Varieties at the Mohave Valley, 1986-1987
Abstract: Four major non dormant alfalfa varieties were tested over 1986 and 1987. No differences in yield or quality of the varieties were determined INTRODUCTION Alfalfa, a major income crops for Mohave County producers, is well adapted to the Colorado River areas. METHODS AND MATERIALS Four alfalfa varieties with high yield potential were selected; one of them was a reportedly salttolerant variety (UC Cibola), which was tested against other recommended varieties. Location: Wakimoto Farms, Mohave Valley, Arizona Elevation: 450 Feet Planted: October 7, 1985 Plot Size: 744' x 14' Replications: 4 Seeding Rate: 22 lbs /A Preplant Fertilizer: 11 -53 -0 400 lbs /A Preplant Herbicide: Balan 1 qt /A Plots were cut and baled at 12% moisture. Random bales were loaded and weighed along with remaining alfalfa in baler chamber. Bale length was 40 inches. Composite samples of varieties were analyzed at three cutting dates for quality.
Publication Year: 1988
Publication Date: 1988-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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