Determination of yield and quality characteristics of some alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties in Mardin conditions

This research was carried out in 2017 with 3 repetitions according to the Random Blocks Trial Pattern on the land located in Kızıltepe-Köprübaşı Village in order to determine some high-yielding Clover (Medicago sativa L.) cultivars grown in Mardin ecological conditions. Eight clover varieties were used in the study, Banat, Bilensoy-80, Frigos, SHN, Sunter, Şahin-42, Optimus and Plato. According to the results obtained, there is no significant difference between varieties in the emergence time of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties, dry matter ratio, main stem count and ADF ratios. The highest plant height was Sunter with 80.66 cm and the lowest was Banat with 66.67 cm. The highest main stem thickness is Bilensoy-80 with 2.56 mm and the lowest is Optimus with 1.60 mm. Bilensoy-80 with the highest number of plants per square meter, 712 m2/plant, and Frigos with the lowest 642.33 m2/plant. The highest dry grass yield is Bilensoy-80 with 663.33 kg/da and the lowest is 383.33 kg/da Optimus. The highest crude protein ratio is Şahin-42 with 25.79 %, and Plato with the lowest 19.57 %. The highest crude protein yield is Bilensoy-80 with 145.58 kg/da and the lowest is Banat with 95.10 k /da. The highest NDF is Şahin-42 with 48.64 % and the lowest is Sunter with 42.16 %. The highest NYD is Şahin-42 with 147.62 % and the lowest is Sunter with 130.91 %. According to the results obtained, it was concluded that the most suitable varieties in Mardin watery conditions were Bilensoy-80 and SHN, and it was determined that it was hopeful for the local cultivation and that it could be recommended for farmers.