Temperature Impact on the Forage Quality of Two Wheat Cultivars with Contrasting Capacity to Accumulate Sugars
Wheat is increasingly used as a dual-purpose crop (for forage and grain production) worldwide. Plants encounter low temperatures in winter, which commonly results in sugar accumulation. High sugar levels might have a positive impact on forage digestibility, but may also lead to an increased risk of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/5/3/649 |