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Factors Influencing the Survival of Propagules of Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.)

I. Effects of Daylength, Length and Weight of Propagules, and Number of Culms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

J. E. Miltimore
J. E. Miltimore
Affiliation:
Canada Department of Agriculture, Summerland, British Columbia
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Summary

Propagules of five tall fescue genotypes, planted monthly, from April to December, made the greatest growth in April and September and the least in December. Despite the diverse geographic origin of the genotypes, there was no indication of interaction between genotypes and daylength. Propagules grew more vigorously when cut just above the basal leaf sheath then when cut to two or three inches in length. The complete removal of roots, which would facilitate planting, did not reduce growth and appeared to enhance the development of new roots. Propagules consisting of two or three culms grew more vigorously than those consisting of a single culm. Accordingly, if propagules were fragile or if survival was poor, two-culm propagules would become established more readily. Genotypes differed in growth rate even when planting weights were kept uniform. Results of this study could be used to reduce the time and cost of vegetative propagation of tall fescue.

Type
Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 2 , Issue 3 , July 1966 , pp. 233 - 237
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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