The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the adaptability and stability of forage dry matter production of alfalfa cultivars in three different regions in the State of Minas Gerais (Mata, Metalurgica and South). Twenty-seven cultivars of alfalfa were evaluated between 1995 and 1998 using randomized block design with three replications. Adaptability and stability were evaluated using Eberhart & Russel (1966) and Lin & Binns (1988) methodologies. Significant differences (P < .01) among cultivars, environments and the cultivar x environment interactions were observed, showing that cultivars performance is affected by environment. Cultivars with highest dry matter production showed the best adaptability and stability. Cultivars Crioula and P-30 should be recommended to be used in the State of Minas Gerais.
Medicago sativa L.; genotype environment interaction; yield forage
