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| Author(s): | Chivers, I. H.;
Aldous, D. E.;
Nicolas, M. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Chivers & Aldous: University of Melbourne-Burnley College, Burnley, Victoria 3121, Australia; Nicolas: University of Melbourne-Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia |
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| Title: | Agronomic studies on the establishment of Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br. (Weeping Grass) |
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| Section: | Turf management: Contributed papers
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| Meeting Info.: | Sydney, Australia: 1997 |
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| Source: | International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 8, No. Part 2, 1997, p. 1196-1206. |
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| Publishing Information: | Blacksburg, VA: International Turfgrass Society |
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| # of Pages: | 11 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Microlaena stipoides; Turfgrass establishment; Preemergence herbicides; Herbicide resistance; Seedling emergence; Seeding depth; Mulches; Herbicide rates; Herbicide timing; Seed coats; Adaptability
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Weeping grass (Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br.) is a cool season grass found naturally only in Australia, New Zealand, and adjacent Pacific Islands. It has many individual ecotypes growing across the very wide ranges of conditions which are found within its distribution. Some of the ecotypes show adaptation to lawn and amenity uses by being capable of growth under low light, tolerating close mowing, and producing a dense sward of moderate to fine leaves. In recent years there has been an increasing interest in the use of weeping grass as a turfgrass, but some of the basic agronomy for the establishment of this grass has not yet been determined. A series of trials were conducted to investigate the tolerance to pre-emergence herbicides, and in relation to seedling emergence, the optimal sowing depth, the influence of a mulch covering and the presence or absence of seed appendages. Results showed that weeping grass was tolerant of several pre-emergence herbicides used to control both summer and winter active weeds. Recommended herbicide rates and timing of application are provided. Ideal sowing depth was found to be slightly below surface level (5mm) with germination being restricted by sowing depths greater than 20 mm. The use of a paper mulch for covering surface sown seed was found to provide significantly better germination when compared to non-mulched seeds. De-husking of the seed by removal of the lemmas provided little advantage on its own, but when combined with the paper mulch treatment there was a significant effect in enhancing the speed of emergence." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 12 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Chivers, I. H., D. E. Aldous, and M. Nicolas. 1997. Agronomic studies on the establishment of Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br. (Weeping Grass). Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 8(Part 2):p. 1196-1206. |
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