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Research & Development

S&W Seed Company has established a breeding program with the following goals:
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  • Forage Yields
  • Forage Quality
  • Seed Yields
  • Stand persistence
  • Insect and Nematode resistance
  • Disease Resistance
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research2.jpg (5182 bytes) Salt tolerance is a special emphasis in the S&W alfalfa breeding program.

Both laboratory and field tests are used to develop varieties with tolerance to highly saline (EC 9 -12) irrigation waters and salty soils.

As hay production is pushed to more salty soils, this salt tolerance is critical in alfalfa varieties.

 

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