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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Van Dam, John |
Author Affiliation: | Farm Advisor |
Title: | Kikuyugrass (Pennisetum clandestinum) - fight it or join it |
Source: | From the Turfgrass Advisor. October 1979, p. 1-2. |
Publishing Information: | San Bernardino, CA: Agricultural Cooperative Extension, University of California, San Bernardino County |
# of Pages: | 2 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Crop weed competition; Encroachment; Noxious weeds; Pennisetum clandestinum; Tropical climate; Turfgrass profile
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the potential for kikuyugrass to be "'one of the most noxious weeds and a grave threat to crop production.'" Includes the viewpoint of Dr. James B Beard, continuing that "'it is unwise for a turfgrass manager to introduce this particular warm-season perennial grass species into portions of North America where it does not now exist.'" Provides a brief history of the turf-type, mentioning that it may have excellent heat tolerance. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
See Also: | See also related article, "Kikuyugrass needs careful evaluation" Grounds Maintenance, 14(9) September 1979, p. 1, R=155622 R=155622 |
Note: | "Reprinted with permission from Grounds Maintenance magazine (September 1979, Vol. 14, #9, page 1) and Dr. James B. Beard" |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Van Dam, J. 1979. Kikuyugrass (Pennisetum clandestinum) - fight it or join it. From the Turfgrass Advisor. p. 1-2. |
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