Relationships between in Vitro Digestibility and Morphological Characters in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) : II. Selection for I. V. D. on the Basis of Correlation between I. V. D. and Other Agronomic Characters

Abstract

Correlation coefficients between in vitro digestibility (I. V.D.) and morphological characters were estimated. I.V.D. of both leaves and stems were negatively correlated with plant weight but the values were low. Phenotypic selection in a space planted nursery should be based on desirable characters, agronomically with a consideration of leafiness. Selection for I.V.D. should then be carried out on the above selections.