Abstract
There are suitable ecological regions of Turkey for seed production of legume forage crops. At the stage of flowering and seed maturation low humidity and high temperature can cause to reduction in seed yield. Ecological conditions of Central and Southern Anatolia are very favorable for seed production in legume forage crops. Alfalfa, common vetch, sainfoin are most important among the forage crops cultivated in Turkey. Some cultivars belonging to above the mentioned species have been developed in Turkey. High-quality seed is essential for good field stands. Seed crops should be produced taking into consideration with seed production rules. Control of seed quality in seed production must conform to statutes of National Certification Standard. High yields of good quality seed are obtained under good management such as sowing time and rate, irrigation, fertilizer, weed control, storage conditions isolation distance and certification rules.
Highlights
Legume forage crops are producing a wide area in the world
Forage legume is attributed to the soil for providing nitrogen and organic matter and it is very important in crop ration [1,2]
In Turkey total area of forage crops increased recently. Legume forage crops such as alfalfa, vetch and sainfoin are most important among the forage crops cultivated in Turkey
Summary
Legume forage crops are producing a wide area in the world. Forage legumes have high protein ratio, amino acids, minerals and vitamins, and it is used as hay, green forage, silage and grain fodder in the world. Seeds are the most important input in crop production and use of quality seeds are prerequisite for good forage production. In Turkey total area of forage crops increased recently. Use of certified seeds and growing techniques for forage crop production applied by farmer is deficient. They haven’t got custom of using variety and certified seed is rather expensive. Certified seed of many legume forage crops needed by farmers can be successfully produced in Turkey. It was discussed possibilities and growing techniques for quality seed production of forage legume crops in Turkey in this paper. Forage legume seed production will be improved in Turkey
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