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Modification of Saponin Content of Alfalfa Through Selection 1
Author(s) -
Padersen M. W.,
Wang LiChun
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1971.0011183x001100060020x
Subject(s) - saponin , medicago sativa , biology , forage , yield (engineering) , agronomy , selection (genetic algorithm) , botany , horticulture , zoology , materials science , alternative medicine , medicine , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science , metallurgy
Progress in selection for both low and high saponin content in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) was achieved with chemical and biological assays. Results were characterized by interactions among varieties, crops, and saponin levels. Selections for saponin content significantly affected protein, and forage yield, but not fiber, fat, ash, N‐free extract, or seed yield. There was a tendency for low‐saponin selections to be lower in protein and higher in fiber and forage yield than the high‐saponin selections, but interactions resulting in differences among varieties and crops preclude definite conclusions.