Effects of Transparent Testa8 (TT8) gene and Homeobox12 (HB12) gene silencing in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) on molecular structure spectral profile in relation to energy, degradation, and fermentation characteristics in ruminant systems

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a legume forage that is widely cultivated owing to its high biomass yield and favorable nutrient values. However, alfalfa contains relatively high lignin, which limits its utilization. Downregulation of two transcriptional factors, Transparent Testa8 (TT8) and Homeobo...

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Main Authors: Yaogeng Lei, Abdelali Hannoufa, Peiqiang Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-09-01
Series:Animal Nutrition
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240565452300029X