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Forage pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a superior feed for dairy animals, but its lower biomass requires screening of cultivars with higher yield and comparable nutritional value. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of various forage pea genotypes in the Semi-Arid East Anatolian Highlands of Turkey during the winter seasons from the year 2021 to 2023. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with three replications. Genotypes showed significant variation in herbage yield and nutritional quality. The maximum dry matter yield of 4.3 t ha-1 was recorded from the Line-1, indicating its superior genetic potential and better adaptability to local pedo-climatic conditions. Considering the nutrition quality parameters, the maximum values for crude protein ratio and crude protein yield were recorded for Ates and Ozkaynak cultivars. The findings of this multi-year study revealed that Ozkaynak and Ates varieties, along with the Line-1 population, were found superior in terms of herbage yield and quality under semi-arid agro-climatic conditions.

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