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Development and Characterization of New Alfalfa Variety 'Alfaking'

  • Ki-Won Lee (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) ;
  • Chang-Woo Min (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) ;
  • Jae Hoon Woo (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) ;
  • Bo Ram Choi (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) ;
  • Hyung Soo Park (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA) ;
  • Sang-Hoon Lee (Grassland & Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA)
  • Received : 2024.09.23
  • Accepted : 2024.09.26
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

A new variety of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), named 'Alfaking' was developed between 2015 and 2023 at the Grassland and Forages Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Cheonan, Republic of Korea. The variety was produced through artificial hybridization, with 'Paravivo' serving as the maternal line and 'WL514' as the paternal line. 'Alfaking' underwent field tests across four regions (Cheonan, Pyeongchang, Jeongeup, and Jinju) to evaluate its agronomic characteristics and forage production over two years (2022-2023). The dry matter yield of 'Alfaking' reached 22,516 kg/ha, which is 11% higher than the control variety, 'Vernal.' 'Alfaking' exhibited 2.1% higher crude protein content than 'Vernal' in forage nutritive value. The development of this new alfalfa variety, which exhibits excellent adaptability to challenging environmental conditions, is expected to enhance forage cultivation and productivity in Korea.

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This study was supported by the RDA Fellowship Program of National Institute of Animal Science, and Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science and Technology Development (Project No. PJ01592501), Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea.

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