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Publication Type:
| Report |
Author(s): | Johns, D.;
Beard, J. B. |
Author Affiliation: | Johns: Graduate Research Assistant - Turfgrass Physiology; Beard: Professor, The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences |
Title: | Use and establishment of Zoysia tenuifolia |
Source: | Texas Turfgrass Research - 1977-78. May 1978, p. 34-39. |
Publishing Information: | College Station, Texas: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station |
# of Pages: | 6 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Zoysia tenuifolia; Establishment; Characteristics; Shoot growth; Propagation; Root systems
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Abstract/Contents: | The growth characteristics of mascarenegrass (Zoysia tenuifolia) are discussed. Shoot growth is very slow and the root system is more shallow and fibrous than that of other Zoysia spp. In a trial, 4 propagation methods (using stolons, plugs, sprigs or sods) in early May and various planting densities were investigated. Propagation by 4-inch-diameter turf plugs planted 6 inches apart (centre to centre) produced the highest percentage cover when assessed 4 months and 12 months after planting. Stolons remained dormant for about 2 months after planting but grew vigorously thereafter. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Figures Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Johns, D., and J. B. Beard. 1978. Use and establishment of Zoysia tenuifolia. Tex Turfgrass Res. p. 34-39. |
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