Standard Tests to Characterize Pest Resistance in Alfalfa Cultivars

摘要

This publication contains information for use as a working document of pest resistance research in alfalfa. It is intended for personnel concerned with breeding for alfalfa-pest resistance, forage and seed production, and extension or marketing. Included are a listing of the disease, insect, and nematode pests that substantially limit growth and production of alfalfa; U.S. distribution and severity maps for the most important pests; scientists with expertise on specific pests; and established resistance evaluation procedures for 20 of the major pests.