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Author(s):Pearson, K. M.
Author Affiliation:Dept. of Agriculture & Fisheries for Scotland, Agricultural Scientific Services, East Craigs, Edinburgh
Title:National list testing of grass cultivars with special reference to Festuca rubra
Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 53, 1977, p. 109.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Breeding; Cultivar evaluation
Abstract/Contents:"Grass cultivars (varieties) are tested for distinctness, uniformity and stability (D., U. and S.) under the provisions of the 1964 Plant Variety Rights Act as amended by the European Communities Act 1972. These trials are carried out at 3 centres in the U.K., i.e. East Craigs, Cambridge and Belfast, with all species except Lolium spp., Phleum pratense and P. bertolonii being tested at one centre only. East Craigs is the centre for Festuca rubra, F. pratensis, Dactylis glomerata, Phleum pratense and P. bertolonii. The trials are laid out using 10 plants per cultivar replicated 6 times and up to 20 characters are measured on each plant. Some additional characters are used in the distinctness testing of Festuca rubra including ploidy (chromosome number) counts. After 3 years' results have been analysed a decision is made as to whether the cultivar is distinct, uniform and stable. These results, together with information on value for cultivation and use (V.C.U.) if applicable, are used in determining whether or not a cultivar is added to the respective National List. V.C.U. trials are carried out at 11 centres in the U.K., three of which are in Scotland."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Pearson, K. M. 1977. National list testing of grass cultivars with special reference to Festuca rubra. J. Sports Turf Res. Inst. 53:p. 109.
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