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Web URL(s):http://turf.uark.edu/research/research%20series/557/2002%20NTEP%20Bermudagrass%20Trial%20Summary.pdf
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Author(s):Patton, Aaron; Richardson, Mike; Karcher, Doug; McCalla, John; Landreth, Josh
Author Affiliation:Patton: Cooperative Extension Service; Richardson, Karcher, McCalla, and Landreth: Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Title:2002 NTEP bermudagrass trial - summary
Source:Arkansas Turfgrass Report 2007. 2008, p. 33-36.
Publishing Information:Fayetteville: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: National Turfgrass Evaluation Program; Cynodon dactylon; Color; Spring green-up; Leaf texture; Seedheads; Cultivars; National Bermudagrass Trial - 2002; Cultivar variation; Variety trials; Quality evaluation
Abstract/Contents:"Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) continues to be the prevailing turfgrass species used in Arkansas for golf courses, sport fields, home lawns and utility turf situations. Identifying adapted cultivars for the region remains a central focus of the University of Arkansas turfgrass research program. The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is the predominant means by which cultivars are tested throughout North America. A bermudagrass cultivar trial was planted in the summer of 2002 at Fayetteville, Ark. This trial has been maintained under golf course fairway conditions and data on spring green-up, overall quality, leaf color, leaf texture, and seedhead formation were collected from 2003 to 2006. Across rating dates and years, Tifsport had the highest average quality rating of 7.1, although Aussie Green, OKC 70-18, Patriot, Premier, Tifway, Midlawn, Celebration, GN-1, and Tifton No. 4, statistically, were rated equal to Tifsport. Tifsport and Celebration are two new varieties being grown in Arkansas that have similar quality to Tifway, which is considered the industry standard for bermudagrass. Results from this study are intended to help residents of Arkansas make informed decisions when selecting turfgrass varieties. Planting well-adapted cultivars will improve turfgrass quality, reduce reestablishment costs from winterkill or drought, and ultimately increase sustainability."
Language:English
References:1
Note:"March 2008"
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Patton, A., M. Richardson, D. Karcher, J. McCalla, and J. Landreth. 2008. 2002 NTEP bermudagrass trial - summary. Ark. Turfgrass Rep. 2007. p. 33-36.
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