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Keywords

Sustainable, Water conservation, Savings, Health

Abstract

  • Due to climate change, warm-season Hybrid Bermudagrass (HBG) is beginning to be grown in northern climates.
  • This is potentially desirable because it may use less water than traditional species.
  • However, there is concern regarding winter kill and excessively long dormant periods.
  • There is particular interest in HBG with regards to sports turf, but there is concern with its ability to withstand heavy traffic damage when grown in a cool-season climate.

Objective: Assess the cold and traffic tolerance of common Bermudagrass [CBG; Cynodon dactylon (L) Pers.] and seven triploid interspecific hybrids (HBG; Cynodon dactylon × C. transvaalensis Burtt Davy) in comparison to Kentucky bluegrass (KBG; Poa pratensis L.).

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2024-03-21

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

Cold and Traffic Tolerance of Hybrid Bermudagrass and Kentucky Bluegrass in a Cool Season, Arid Climate

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