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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Sifers, S. I.;
Beard, J. B. |
Author Affiliation: | Texas Agricultural Experiment Station |
Title: | Comparative inter- and intraspecific differentials in genetic potential for root growth of Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) genotypes |
Section: | Growth and Development Other records with the "Growth and Development" Section
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Source: | Texas Turfgrass Research - 1992. September 1992, p. 1. |
Publishing Information: | College Station, TX: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. |
# of Pages: | 1 |
Series: | Texas Agricultural Exp. Station Consolidated Report |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Zoysia; Variety trials; Rooting; Drought resistance
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Abstract/Contents: | A long duration study was completed in the Column Root Assessment Facility to assess the inter- and intraspecific rooting potentials of 11 zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) genotypes under nonlimiting moisture conditions. There were no large inter- or intraspecies differences in rooting potential among the 11 Zoysia genotypes. Significant differences occurred in shoot dry weight and total root dry weight. The Zoysia genotypes are shallow rooted with limited potential to obtain moisture at soil depths below 12 inches (30 cm). The data confirmed earlier studies that suggested the primary mechanism contributing to drought resistance in these Zoysia genotypes is not dehydration avoidance through enhanced water uptake, but rather dehydration tolerance. |
Language: | English |
References: | 4 |
Note: | Tables "PR-4977" |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Sifers, S. I., and J. B. Beard. 1992. Comparative inter- and intraspecific differentials in genetic potential for root growth of Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) genotypes. Tex Turfgrass Res. p. 1. |
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