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Author(s):Beard, J. B.; Sifers, S. I.
Author Affiliation:Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Title:Comparative intraspecific differentials in genetic potential for root growth of St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) genotypes
Section:Growth and Development
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Source:Texas Turfgrass Research - 1991. 1991, p. 9.
Publishing Information:College Station, TX: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.
# of Pages:1
Series:Texas Agricultural Exp. Station Consolidated Report
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Stenotaphrum secundatum; Root length; Variety trials; Cultivars; Drought resistance
Abstract/Contents:A long term study was completed to assess the intraspecific rooting potentials of 11 St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) genotypes under nonlimitind moisture conditions. The intraspecies differences in rooting potential are very significant as regards depth of rooting, but not root density. Breeding for increased root depth appears possible in terms of the germplasm resources available. The long root length aids in drought resistance of St. Augustinegrass through a dehydration avoidance mechanism.
Language:English
References:3
Note:Tables
"PR-4883"
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Beard, J. B., and S. I. Sifers. 1991. Comparative intraspecific differentials in genetic potential for root growth of St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) genotypes. Tex Turfgrass Res. p. 9.
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