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Some Effects of Light Intensity, Temperature, and Soil Moisture on the Growth of Alfalfa, Red Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil Seedlings 1
Author(s) -
Gist George R.,
Mott G. O.
Publication year - 1957
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1957.00021962004900010008x
Subject(s) - trefoil , lotus corniculatus , seedling , agronomy , red clover , biology , chemistry
Synopsis The growth response from increased light on alfalfa, red clover and birdsfoot trefoil seedlings in growth chambers was curvilinear for tops and linear for roots. Root growth was affected more than top growth by reduced light intensity. Increasing temperatures from 60° to 90° F. reduced seedling growth. Decreasing soil moisture reduced seedling growth correspondingly. Red clover was affected less by reduced light than alfalfa and birdsfoot trefoil. There was less growth of birdsfoot trefoil than the other two species.