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Alfalfa varieties for biomass production. Task IId. Quarterly report, July 1, 1997--September 30, 1997

Description: The use of alfalfa for biomass production may require harvest schedules and alfalfa varieties with different traits than currently marketed varieties. A late flower (2-cut) system may have several advantages compared to more frequent cutting systems because it can result in high stem yield, result in less trips over the field, allow more schedule flexibility, provide greater wildlife habitat, and allow greater alfalfa persistence. However, modem alfalfa varieties have been developed for a frequ… more
Date: October 30, 1997
Creator: Sheaffer, C.; Martin, N. & Lamb, J.
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Alfalfa hay storage losses study as influenced by bale type and storage method. Quarterly report, July 1, 1997--September 30, 1997

Description: This experiment was conducted in cooperation with the Minnesota Alfalfa Producers (MnVAP) cooperative. Alfalfa for use as both a biomass energy source and as a protein supplement has been proposed by MnVAP. Research has shown that alfalfa deteriorates over time in storage, and that storage method and bale type affect the amount of deterioration. Therefore, evaluation of different storage methods and bale types on dry matter and quality losses of alfalfa leaf and stem components is important inf… more
Date: October 30, 1997
Creator: Cuomo, G.; Sheaffer, C. & Martin, N.
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Alfalfa variety development. Minnesota Agripower Project, Task II research report

Description: This report briefly summarizes preliminary results from crossbreeding alfalfa to develop desirable characteristics for a dedicated biomass feed stock. The varieties development is part of a larger project which includes preparation and gasification of the alfalfa stems for energy production, and use of the co-product alfalfa leaves in livestock feed. The desired alfalfa traits include winter hardiness, resistance to major pathogens, resistance to foliar disease complexes, many thick, tall, soli… more
Date: October 30, 1997
Creator: Lamb, J.F.S.; Samac, D.A. & Sheaffer, C.C.
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