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Web URL(s):http://turf.uark.edu/research/research%20series/557/Seed%20Covers%20and%20Germination%20Blankets%20Influence%20the%20Establishment%20of%20Seeded%20Warm-Season%20Grasses.pdf
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Author(s):Patton, Aaron; Trappe, Jon; Richardson, Mike
Author Affiliation:Patton and Trappe: Cooperative Extension Service; Richardson: Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayeteville, Arkansas
Title:Seed covers and germination blankets influence the establishment of seeded warm-season grasses
Source:Arkansas Turfgrass Report 2007. 2008, p. 42-46.
Publishing Information:Fayetteville: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Protective covers; Warm season turfgrasses; Cynodon dactylon; Bouteloua dactyloides; Eremochloa ophiuroides; Paspalum vaginatum; Zoysia japonica; Pure-live-seed count; Establishment; Seeds; Coverage; Establishment rate
Abstract/Contents:"Covers and blankets are often used to reduce erosion, retain soil moisture, increase soil temperature, and enhance plant germination and establishment rates. There are reports of various effects of seed cover technology on the germination and establishment of warm-season grasses. The objective of this study was to determine how diverse seed covers influence the establishment of seeded bermudagrass, buffalo-grass, centipedegrass, seashore paspalum, and zoysiagrass. Plots were seeded on 9 June 2007 with various species and covered with seed cover technologies including Blue Yellow, Curlex, Deluxe, Futerra, Jute, Poly Jute, polypropylene, straw, straw blanket, Thermal blanket, and an uncovered control. Light transmission, soil moisture, and turf coverage were monitored throughout the study. Across species, Futerra products, Poly Jute, Jute and Curlex produced the greatest coverage at 6 weeks after planting, while the untreated check and BlueYellow had the least coverage."
Language:English
References:6
Note:"March 2008"
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Patton, A., J. Trappe, and M. Richardson. 2008. Seed covers and germination blankets influence the establishment of seeded warm-season grasses. Ark. Turfgrass Rep. 2007. p. 42-46.
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