Characterization and pre‐breeding of diverse alfalfa wild relatives originating from drought‐stressed environments
Journal: Crop Science
Year: 2020

Abstract Changing climates and associated increased variability pose risks to alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) cultivation, with the requirement to establish, survive, and maintain production under water stress. Crop wild relatives (CWR) of alfalfa include populations that have evolved to survive in a number of different, extreme environments, but until recently have had limited use in breeding programs. Here we report on the phenotypic diversity of alfalfa crop wild relatives that were selected to