Organisms

Medicago sativa

A plant species of the family FABACEAE widely cultivated for ANIMAL FEED.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A plant species of the family FABACEAE widely cultivated for ANIMAL FEED.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Alfalfa
  • Lucerne

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002(1963)

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Previous Indexing

  • Alfalfa (1963-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.401w.590w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Medicago sativa. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000455. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000455
  2. Medicago sativa. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfalfa
  3. Medicago sativa. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156106