Italian Journal of Animal Science (Jan 2010)

Prediction of the chemical composition and nutritive value of lucerne (Medicago sativa L.) by Near Infrared Spectroscopy

  • M. Odoardi,
  • P.G. Peiretti,
  • E. Tabacco,
  • G. Borreani,
  • M. Confalonieri,
  • S. Colombini

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4081/ijas.2005.2s.141
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 2s
pp. 141 – 143

Abstract

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Lucerne is a low input energy efficient crop that improves soil fertility, and its importance is rising with the increase of public interest in sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, it occupies a significant economic position in the animal feed market (i.e. hay, dehydrated forage, pellets and silage products) and deserves a particular interest in the Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano cheese production areas of Northern Italy (Torricelli et al., 2000).

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