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 Alfalfa varieties - Highlights on MAGNA 901

Magna 901 is the best variety ever introduced in Saudi Arabia; it beats competition both in yield and quality. The trial run in Almarai Hail by a leading alfalfa producer and customer in the Kingdom clearly shows this after 2 years (after 18 cuts, on october 2001, Magna 901 leads the trial):

  • MAGNA 90146.80 T/ha
  • Supreme Forager42.55 T/ha

 

University of Califormia - Kearney Ag Center - 1997 - 1998 trials

 

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autum

Total

CUF 101

Good

Good

Good

VGood

100%

MAGNA 901

V.Good

Excellent

V.Good

V.Good

108.9%

           

 

 

University of Califormia - Riverside Ag Center - 1999 trials

 

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autum

Total

Moapa 69

Good

Good

Good

V.Good

100%

MAGNA 901

Good

Excellent

V.Good

V.Good

108.1%

WL 525 HQ

Good

Fair

Good

V.Good

98%

 

      

Main specifications

Fall dormancy

9

Crop persistence up to 4/5 years, best in 3 years for intensive cuttings.
Excellent production all year round

Diseases and pest resistance ratings (USA data)

Bacterial Wilt

MR

Fusarium Wilt

HR

Phytophtora Root rot

HR

Anthracnose (St1)

MR

Pea Aphid

R

Spotted Alfalfa Aphid

HR

Blue Alfalfa Aphid

R

Stem Nematode

R

Southern Root Knot Nematode

R

Nothern Root Knot Nematode

HR

Root type

Tapered

MR Moderately Resistant
R: Resistant
HR: Highly Resistant

 

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Document created : june 2002 - updated : juillet 7, 2009

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