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Report Author(s): Johnson-Cicalese, J. ;
Baxendale, F. P. ;
Riordan, T. P. Author Affiliation: Turfgrass Breeding Graduate Student, Extension Entomology Specialist, and Turfgrass Plant Breeder, Turfgrass Science Team, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Title: Screening buffalograss germplasm for resistance to mealybugs Section: Cultivar and breeding trialsOther records with the "Cultivar and breeding trials" Section Source: Turfgrass Research Report - 1992 [Nebraska]. 1992, p. 25-26.# of Pages: 2 Publishing Information: [Lincoln, NE]: University of Nebraska Keywords: TIC Keywords: Bouteloua dactyloides ; Pseudococcus ; Insect resistance ; Breeding ; Turfgrass quality ; Regrowth ; Germplasm Abstract/Contents: The objective of this study was to screen buffalograss germplasm for resistance to mealybugs. Resistant plants would then be used in the breeding and development of new buffalograss cultivars. Plugs from 38 buffalograss selections showing good turfgrass quality were harvested from plots at Mead, NE in December 1991 and brought into the greenhouse. These selections were scheduled to be evaluated for flowering charateristics during the winter. On February 11, 1992, mealybugs were detected on one of the plants. By May 19, numerous mealybugs were observed so a preliminary rating for mealybug infestation was made. On June 19, plants were rated for the presence of mealybugs and for the amount of regrowth since being clipped on May 19, using a 1-9 scale where 1=no growth. On July 8th mealybugs were rated again. Table 2 shows the susceptability of buffalograss to mealybugs. Language: English References: 0 Note: Tables ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science -Like - may be incomplete ): Turfgrass Res. Rep. Nebr. p. 25-26.Fastlink to access this record outside TGIF: https://tic.msu.edu/tgif/flink?recno=44822 If there are problems with this record, send us feedback about record 44822 . Choices for finding the above item : b5347013a Request through your local library's inter-library loan service (bring or send a copy of this TGIF record)
