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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/1995dec1a.pdf
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| Author(s): | Morris, Kevin N. |
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| Author Affiliation: | National Program Coordinator for the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program |
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| Title: | The past, present and future of turfgrass improvement |
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| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 4, No. 12, December 1995, p. 1-10. |
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| Publishing Information: | Washington, DC: TurfGrass Trends |
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| # of Pages: | 10 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Agrostis; Cultivar evaluation; Cultivar improvement; Disease resistance; Establishment; Festuca arundinacea; Futures; Lolium perenne; National Turfgrass Evaluation Program; Poa pratensis; Zoysia
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The development of new turfgrasses has escalated since the mid-1970's. The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) was initiated in 1980 to evaluate new turfgrass cultivars and experimental selections for their usefulness in different geographic areas and under varying management situations. Through NTEP testing, many grasses have shown improved appearance and tolerance of various stresses. Several Kentucky bluegrass varieties have performed well in very low maintenance situations. Perennial ryegrasses, in general, have a darker green color, increased density, and better summer survival than old, standard cultivars. Tall fescue is generally more attractive and fineleaf fescues have better disease resistance. In addition, several warm-season grasses such as bermudagrass and zoysiagrass are now available as seed, thus reducing establishment time and costs. Overall, turfgrasses have been improved greatly. However, with the increasing environmental awareness among the general public and the rising demand for turfgrass use, plant breeders will need to develop turfgrasses that better withstand disease, insects, drought, heat, cold, and traffic." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 5 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Morris, K. N. 1995. The past, present and future of turfgrass improvement. TurfGrass Trends. 4(12):p. 1-10. |
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