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Abstract 192

Studies on the utilization of lucerne (Medicago spp.) in the tropics.

Benezra,-MV; Oropeza,-T

Univ. Simon Rodriguez, Direccion de Produccion Agricola, Apartado 66802, Las Americas, Caracas, 1061, Venezuela.

Revistade-la-Facultad-de-Agronomia-de-la-Universidad-Centra -de-Venezuela. 1986, 35, 205-276; 4 ref.

The use of lucerne as a protein source for dairy cows and cultivation characteristics are discussed. Yield and DM content of 27 cultivars are tabulated.

This abstract relates to the following species:

Medicago sativa