Seed Production Characteristics of Prairie Junegrass Germplasm Accessions

Clark, Matthew D.; Watkins, Eric

doi:10.2135/cropsci2009.05.0235

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“…Although typically listed as a North American species, the entries included in this trial were derived fully from germplasm collected in Europe. Previous research has shown that some European germplasm shows excellent turf quality, though seed production and seed quality of European material can be quite inconsistent (Clark and Watkins, 2010a, 2010b). Populations of this species native to the United States are being developed for low‐input turfgrass use; unfortunately, limitations such as poor mowing quality and poor establishment rate will be difficult for plant breeders to overcome (Watkins and Clark, 2009).…”

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Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

Watkins

Gardner

Stier

et al. 2014

Applied Turfgrass Science

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Turfgrass managers are in need of low‐input turfgrass species options. We have previously identified a number of species that do well as low‐input, sustainable turf in the north central United States. The objective of this study was to evaluate multiple cultivars of turfgrass species with known adaption to low‐input environments in the North Central Region. Twenty‐five turfgrass cultivars and selections, representing ten grass species, were evaluated at eight locations. Plots were established in late summer 2007, and after establishment were maintained at 7.6 cm without inputs of pesticides, fertilizer, or supplemental irrigation. Tall fescue, Chewings fescue, hard fescue, and colonial bentgrass performed well at most locations. Sheep fescue, tufted hairgrass, and prairie junegrass all performed adequately at some locations, and poorly at others. Texas bluegrass hybrids and the single Idaho bentgrass entry were not well adapted to most of the region.

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Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

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Stier

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Applied Turfgrass Science

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“…Clark and Watkins (2010b) reported that 30 of 48 prairie junegrass accessions provided adequate turf quality (5.0 or greater) after a 3year mowed spaced plant field evaluation under low-input conditions in St. Paul, MN. Furthermore, prairie junegrass has the potential to produce sufficient seeds to be economically available for the turf industry (Clark and Watkins, 2010a), a major limiting factor causing reduced application of buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides), another native grass with similar ideal characteristics of xeriscaphytic turf (Riordan and Browning, 2003).…”

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Evaluation of Salinity Tolerance of Prairie Junegrass, a Potential Low-maintenance Turfgrass Species

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Watkins³

2011

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Prairie junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) is a perennial, cool-season, native grass that has shown potential for use as a turfgrass species in the northern Great Plains; however, limited information is available on its salt tolerance. In this study, salinity tolerance of four junegrass populations from North America (Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska, and North Dakota) and two improved turf-type cultivars from Europe ('Barleria' and 'Barkoel') was evaluated and compared with kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), sheep fescue (Festuca ovina), hard fescue (F. brevipila), and tall fescue (F. arundinacea). Salinity tolerance was determined based on the predicted salinity level causing 50% reduction of final germination rate (PSLF) and daily germination rate (PSLD) as well as electrolyte leakage (EL), tissue dry weight (DW), and visual quality (VQ) of mature plants. All populations of prairie junegrass showed similar salt tolerance with an average of PSLF and PSLD being 7.1 and 5.3 gÁL -1 NaCl, respectively, comparable to kentucky bluegrass and hard and sheep fescue but lower than tall fescue and perennial ryegrass. Larger variations were observed in VQ in the junegrasses compared with EL and DW, in which 'Barleria' from the European population showed the highest VQ, following two salt-tolerant grasses, tall fescue and sheep fescue. Nebraska population was the least salt-tolerant within the species but still exhibited similar or higher tolerance than kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass cv. Arctic Green. Overall, junegrass was more salt-sensitive during germination but more tolerant to salinity when mature. Salinity tolerance of junegrass may be further improved through turfgrass breeding because salinity tolerance varied in different populations.

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“…The use of Barkoel is limited across the region in part due to challenges in seed production. Previous research has shown that some of the native populations, while lacking turfgrass quality traits, may be a useful source for the genetic improvement of seed production prairie junegrass (Clark and Watkins, 2010a). This evaluation was done on plots composed of single cultivars or selections.…”

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Performance of Low-input Turfgrass Species as Affected by Mowing and Nitrogen Fertilization in Minnesota

Hugie¹,

Watkins²

2016

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In Minnesota, most lawns and higher cut turfgrass areas consist primarily of species such as kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) that require significant management inputs such as frequent mowing and nitrogen fertility. Several studies have shown that other species have the potential to be used more widely on home lawns in Minnesota; however, little is known about the management requirements of these species. In this study, we evaluated the performance of several alternative grass species under varying mowing and nitrogen fertility regimes at two sites in Minnesota in 2010 and 2011. Hard fescue [Festuca trachyphylla (Hackel) Krajina] showed the most consistent performance across management regimes, seasons, and locations. Colonial bentgrass (Agrostis tenuis Sibth.) showed good spring and fall turf quality, but suffered from excess thatch development and disease incidence. ‘Barkoel’ prairie junegrass [Koeleria macrantha (Ledeb.) Schult] maintained acceptable turf cover throughout the trial, whereas unimproved native prairie junegrass populations did poorly regardless of management level. Tufted hairgrass [Deschampsia cespitosa (L.) P. Beauv.] did not perform consistently in the trial due to summer stress. Our results show that hard fescue, colonial bentgrass, and ‘Barkoel’ prairie junegrass performed well regardless of mowing height or fertility treatment and could be used to a greater degree as low-input turfgrasses in Minnesota.

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Seed Production Characteristics of Prairie Junegrass Germplasm Accessions

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

Cultivar Performance of Low-Input Turfgrass Species for the North Central United States

Evaluation of Salinity Tolerance of Prairie Junegrass, a Potential Low-maintenance Turfgrass Species

Performance of Low-input Turfgrass Species as Affected by Mowing and Nitrogen Fertilization in Minnesota

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