Impact of drip irrigation and boron application on seed yield, yield components, and water use efficiency of alfalfa in Northwest China

Impact of drip irrigation and boron application on seed yield, yield components, and water use efficiency of alfalfa in Northwest China

Enhancing alfalfa seed yield is essential for its comprehensive utilization in the forage, ecological, energy, and food sectors. Optimal irrigation and nutrient management are widely acknowledged as key factors in the arid and semiarid regions. However, the synergistic effects of drip irrigation and...

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Main Authors:	Dali Chen, Jinglong Bao, Tao Chen, Dongfeng Ma, Jia Pan, Mengjie Bai, Yanrong Wang, Zhibiao Nan, Xiaowen Hu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:	Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
Subjects:	Alfalfa Drip irrigation Boron Seed yield Water use efficiency Economic benefits
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154325003114
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