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Author(s):Watkins, Eric
Author Affiliation:Assistant Professor, Department of Horticultural Science, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Title:The case for prairie junegrass: Research is underway at the University of Minnesota to improve a native cool-season turfgrass
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Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 47, No. 2, March/April 2009, p. 22-24.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Koeleria macrantha; Germplasm; Low input sustainable turfgrass trials; Variety trials; Genetic variability; Seed production; Growth factors; Drought resistance
USGA Green Section Keywords: Grasses: Cool-season grasses; Research; Roughs
Abstract/Contents:Presents a study conducted to "determine the genetic potential of native prairie junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) germplasm for use as a low-input turfgrass." Describes the experiment, stating that "native prairie junegrass germplasm from Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado, and Nebrask [were collected]. These germplasm collections have been established in breeding nurseries, and in some cases, experience one cycle of selection...The first experiment evaluated the USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] collection of Koeleria macrantha for seed production potential in Minnesota." Reports that "preliminary results from the mowing study indicate that sufficient variation for many important turf traits exists in the USDA...collection." Also presents an interview with Dr. Eric Watkins "regarding the work at the University of Minnesota to develop prairie junegrass as a turfgrass."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: Breeding for Drought
Note:Includes sidebar, "Connecting the Dots: An interview with Dr. Eric Watkins regarding the work at the University of Minnesota to develop prairie junegrass as a turfgrass" p. 24, by Jeff Nus
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Watkins, E. 2009. The case for prairie junegrass: Research is underway at the University of Minnesota to improve a native cool-season turfgrass. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 47(2):p. 22-24.
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