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View article: PSV-24 Forage yield, land equivalent ratio of cereals and pea-cereal intercrops differing in pea to cereal ratio at two sites in western Canada.
PSV-24 Forage yield, land equivalent ratio of cereals and pea-cereal intercrops differing in pea to cereal ratio at two sites in western Canada. Open
Intercrops of pea (Pisum sativum L.; cv. CDC Jasper) with wheat (Triticum aestivum L.; cv. 15FOR36), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.; cv. CDC Renegade), triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack; cv. Taza) and rye (Secale cereale L. cv. KWS Bono) (bina…
View article: PSXI-7 Rumen degradation kinetics of chicory forage as a monoculture and in mixture with meadow bromegrass and sainfoin.
PSXI-7 Rumen degradation kinetics of chicory forage as a monoculture and in mixture with meadow bromegrass and sainfoin. Open
Chicory (Chicorium intybus L.) is an herbaceous, high protein, low-fibre forage species with the potential to improve feed quality for livestock. The objective of this study was to evaluate the rumen degradation kinetics of forage chicory …
View article: De novo transcriptome assembly and candidate gene discovery for high seedling vigor in cicer milkvetch ( <i>Astragalus cicer</i> L.)
De novo transcriptome assembly and candidate gene discovery for high seedling vigor in cicer milkvetch ( <i>Astragalus cicer</i> L.) Open
Cicer milkvetch ( Astragalus cicer L.) (CMV) is a perennial, winter hardy forage legume for grazing in the temperate regions of world. Low seed germination and low seedling vigor of this species often reduce stand establishment success, li…
View article: Genomic insights into wheatgrass: unravelling genetic diversity, population structure, and evolutionary dynamics in Pseudoroegneria species
Genomic insights into wheatgrass: unravelling genetic diversity, population structure, and evolutionary dynamics in Pseudoroegneria species Open
Pseudoroegneria species are outcrossing perennial grasses with significant ecological and agricultural value due to its resilience in challenging environmental conditions in the temperate regions. Understanding the extent and pattern of ge…
View article: Genomic Analysis Reveals Genetic Diversity, Population Structure and Evolutionary Dynamics in Bluebunch wheatgrass (<i>Pseudoroegneria</i>species)
Genomic Analysis Reveals Genetic Diversity, Population Structure and Evolutionary Dynamics in Bluebunch wheatgrass (<i>Pseudoroegneria</i>species) Open
Bluebunch wheatgrass (BBWG: Pseudoroegneria species) is an outcrossing perennial grass of considerable ecological and agricultural importance due to its resilience in adverse environmental conditions. To gain a deeper understanding of the …
View article: High‐energy alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) developed by recurrent phenotypic selection for nonfiber carbohydrate concentration in stems
High‐energy alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) developed by recurrent phenotypic selection for nonfiber carbohydrate concentration in stems Open
In forages, genetic improvement in readily fermentable energy can improve the energy‐to‐protein balance, thus reducing N losses to the environment. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of recurrent selection targeting high nonfiber car…
View article: Application of a Multi-Spectral UAV Imagery in Germplasm Characterization: Prediction of Forage Biomass and Growth Patterns of Cicer Milkvetch (Astragalus cicer L.) Populations
Application of a Multi-Spectral UAV Imagery in Germplasm Characterization: Prediction of Forage Biomass and Growth Patterns of Cicer Milkvetch (Astragalus cicer L.) Populations Open
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)-based multi-spectral imaging could reduce the intensive labour required in phenotyping germplasm in crop breeding. The objectives of this study were to examine if UAV-based imaging could differentiate cicer m…
View article: Genotype × environment interaction patterns of dry matter yield in meadow brome, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and timothy evaluated at harsh winter sites
Genotype × environment interaction patterns of dry matter yield in meadow brome, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and timothy evaluated at harsh winter sites Open
Background Genotype × environment interaction (GEI) slows genetic gains and complicates selection decisions in plant breeding programs. Forage breeding program seed sales often encompass large geographic regions to which the cultivars may …
View article: Doubled haploidy methodology for three forage grasses [crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.), hybrid bromegrass (Bromus riparius x B. inermis), and meadow bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rehm.)]
Doubled haploidy methodology for three forage grasses [crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.), hybrid bromegrass (Bromus riparius x B. inermis), and meadow bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rehm.)] Open
Doubled haploidy (DH) methodology is used in many plant species to accelerate crop improvement and cultivar development; however not all species are amenable to the tissue culture technique. Experiments were undertaken to develop DH protoc…
View article: A comparative study of fodder Galega (<i>Galega orientalis</i> LAM.) and common forage legumes in monoculture and grass–legume binary mixture in Canadian Prairies
A comparative study of fodder Galega (<i>Galega orientalis</i> LAM.) and common forage legumes in monoculture and grass–legume binary mixture in Canadian Prairies Open
Fodder Galega ( Galega orientalis Lam.) is a perennial legume adapted to the temperate regions of the world. The objective of this research was to compare the performance of fodder Galega to alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.), sainfoin ( Onobry…
View article: Doubled haploidy methodology for three forage grasses [crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.), hybrid bromegrass (Bromus riparius x B. inermis), and meadow bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rehm.)]
Doubled haploidy methodology for three forage grasses [crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn.), hybrid bromegrass (Bromus riparius x B. inermis), and meadow bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rehm.)] Open
Doubled haploidy (DH) methodology is used in many plant species to accelerate crop improvement and cultivar development; however not all species are amenable to the tissue culture technique. Experiments were undertaken to develop DH protoc…
View article: Effects of SNP marker density and training population size on prediction accuracy in alfalfa ( <i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) genomic selection
Effects of SNP marker density and training population size on prediction accuracy in alfalfa ( <i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) genomic selection Open
Effects of individual single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers and the size of “training” and “test” populations affect prediction accuracy in genomic selection (GS). This study evaluated 11 subsets of 4932 SNPs using six genetic addit…
View article: Resource Selection Function-Adjusted Carrying Capacity Informs Bison Conservation Management in the Imperilled Mixed Grassland Ecosystem
Resource Selection Function-Adjusted Carrying Capacity Informs Bison Conservation Management in the Imperilled Mixed Grassland Ecosystem Open
In Canada, plains bison (Bison bison bison) was assessed by The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada as threatened. While bison are no longer at risk of demographic extinction, conservation programs remain challenged by…
View article: Evaluation of cool-season perennial forage varieties as monocultures and legume–grass binary mixtures under intensive grazing
Evaluation of cool-season perennial forage varieties as monocultures and legume–grass binary mixtures under intensive grazing Open
In Canada, new forage varieties need not undergo grazing trials before registration and sale. To evaluate the effect of grazing, six cool-season species including meadow bromegrass ( Bromus riparius Rehmann), orchardgrass ( Dactylis glomer…
View article: Grain Yield Potential of Intermediate Wheatgrass in Western Canada
Grain Yield Potential of Intermediate Wheatgrass in Western Canada Open
Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium; IWG) is a temperate perennial grass capable of performing in dual-purpose perennial grain cropping systems. It is valued for its ecosystem services and forage yield and quality that can be u…
View article: An insight into sainfoin (<i>Onobrychis viciifolia</i> Scop.) breeding: Challenges and achievements
An insight into sainfoin (<i>Onobrychis viciifolia</i> Scop.) breeding: Challenges and achievements Open
Over the last decade, there has been a renewed interest in sainfoin ( Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.), particularly among western Canadian forage and beef‐cattle producers. A major trigger has been the availability of new sainfoin cultivars w…
View article: Effect of mixtures of legume species on ruminal fermentation, methane, and microbial nitrogen production in batch and continuous culture (RUSITEC) systems
Effect of mixtures of legume species on ruminal fermentation, methane, and microbial nitrogen production in batch and continuous culture (RUSITEC) systems Open
The effect of cicer milkvetch ( Astragalus cicer L.) and sainfoin ( Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) on ruminal fermentation, methane production, and microbial nitrogen synthesis was assessed in two experiments. Experiment 1 analyzed two legum…
View article: Effects of Bacterial Inoculation on Osmolyte Production and morphological traits in Three Generations of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) populations selected for salt tolerance
Effects of Bacterial Inoculation on Osmolyte Production and morphological traits in Three Generations of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) populations selected for salt tolerance Open
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View article: Assessment of diverse cicer milkvetch (<i>Astragalus cicer</i> L.) germplasm for agro-morphological traits under a stockpiling system
Assessment of diverse cicer milkvetch (<i>Astragalus cicer</i> L.) germplasm for agro-morphological traits under a stockpiling system Open
Cicer milkvetch ( Astragalus cicer L.) is a non-bloating perennial forage legume suitable for stockpiled grazing in the fall because of its rapid regrowth and high nutritive value. Genetically diverse germplasm are needed for the developme…
View article: Evaluation of Rumen Degradation Kinetics of Low-Lignin Alfalfa ‘Hi-Gest® 360’ in Saskatchewan Canada
Evaluation of Rumen Degradation Kinetics of Low-Lignin Alfalfa ‘Hi-Gest® 360’ in Saskatchewan Canada Open
The objective of this study was to determine rumen degradation kinetics of new low-lignin alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) cv. Hi-Gest®360 (HiGest) in comparison with conventional alfalfa cv. AC Grazeland (Grazeland) in monoculture and binary …
View article: Genetic diversity and local adaption of alfalfa populations (Medicago sativa L.) under long-term grazing
Genetic diversity and local adaption of alfalfa populations (Medicago sativa L.) under long-term grazing Open
Genomic information on alfalfa adaptation to long-term grazing is useful for alfalfa genetic improvement. In this study, 14 alfalfa populations were collected from long-term grazing sites (> 25 years) across four soil zones in western Cana…
View article: Performance and Economic Evaluation of Low-Lignin Alfalfa ‘Hi-Gest® 360’ in Saskatchewan Canada
Performance and Economic Evaluation of Low-Lignin Alfalfa ‘Hi-Gest® 360’ in Saskatchewan Canada Open
A three-year (2018–2020) study was conducted in Lanigan (Thin Black soil zone) and Saskatoon (Dark Brown soil zone), SK Canada to compare low-lignin alfalfa (Medicago sativa) cv. Hi-Gest® 360 (HiGest) with alfalfa- cv. AC Grazeland (Grazel…
View article: Forage yield and biological nitrogen fixation of pea–cereal intercrops for hay production
Forage yield and biological nitrogen fixation of pea–cereal intercrops for hay production Open
Intercropping forage pea ( Pisum sativum L.) with barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.) or oat ( Avena sativa L.) is an alternative way of cropping to improve forage yield and quality for hay production compared to monocropping. A 2‐year (2016–2017…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Local Adaption of Alfalfa Populations (Medicago sativa L.) under Long-Term Grazing
Genetic Diversity and Local Adaption of Alfalfa Populations (Medicago sativa L.) under Long-Term Grazing Open
Genomic information on alfalfa adaptation to long-term grazing is useful for alfalfa genetic improvement. In this study, 14 alfalfa populations were collected from long-term grazing sites (> 25 yrs) across four soil zones in western Canada…
View article: Effect of Sodium Chloride Salt on Germination, Growth, and Elemental Composition of Alfalfa Cultivars with Different Tolerances to Salinity
Effect of Sodium Chloride Salt on Germination, Growth, and Elemental Composition of Alfalfa Cultivars with Different Tolerances to Salinity Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate physiological responses and elemental composition of three salt tolerant alfalfa (Medicagosativa L.) cultivars, ‘Halo’, ‘Bridgeview’, ‘Rugged’, and two intolerant cultivars ‘Rangelander’ and ‘Vernal’ u…
View article: Evaluation of Alfalfa and Grass Species in Binary and Complex Mixtures on Performance under Soil Salinity Conditions
Evaluation of Alfalfa and Grass Species in Binary and Complex Mixtures on Performance under Soil Salinity Conditions Open
The effect of synergies between saline-tolerant grass and legume species grown in saline soil, on yield, quality, composition, persistence, and weed suppression was studied in 2019–2021 in a moderately saline soil located in the dark brown…
View article: White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida Michx. ex Willd.) and Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) in Binary Mixtures with Grass Species
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida Michx. ex Willd.) and Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) in Binary Mixtures with Grass Species Open
Native forage legumes may have potential for summer/fall grazing in semiarid prairie regions in mixture with grasses. The objective of this study was to evaluate two native clovers in binary mixtures with the introduced grasses when harves…