A comparative study of the chemical composition of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) and spinach beet (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2016.09.006
Abstract: Abstract The chemical composition of three lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars (‘SA Standard’, ‘WL711’ and ‘WL525’) were compared to spinach beet (Beta vulgaris var. cicla L.), a familiar leafy vegetable (as control), in order to… read more here.
Keywords: spinach beet; medicago sativa; chemical composition; beta vulgaris ... See more keywords
Host genotype-driven shifts in the Medicago seed microbiome reveal domestication-linked diversity loss in lucerne (Medicago sativa)
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1660250
Abstract: Seed microbiomes represent a critical yet underexplored dimension of plant-associated microbial communities, with potential to enhance crop resilience and sustainability. While plant microbiomes have gained prominence, the diversity and composition of seed-associated bacteria—especially across wild… read more here.
Keywords: seed; history; lucerne medicago; culture ... See more keywords
Impacts of Phosphogypsum, Soluble Fertilizer and Lime Amendment of Acid Soils on the Bioavailability of Phosphorus and Sulphur under Lucerne (Medicago sativa)
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DOI: 10.3390/plants9070883
Abstract: Legumes play critical dual roles in grazed grassland ecosystems; providing nitrogen inputs and high-quality feed for grazing livestock. However, many species fail to persist in acidic, low fertility soils. A glasshouse study was conducted to… read more here.
Keywords: phosphorus sulphur; medicago sativa; soluble fertilizer; lucerne medicago ... See more keywords