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Author(s):Burton, Glenn W.
Author Affiliation:University of Georgia
Title:Bermudagrass breeding - Vegetative
Source:Annual Turfgrass Research Report [USGA/GCSAA]. 1985, p. 2-3.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, New Jersey: United States Golf Association, Golf House.
# of Pages:2
Full Report URL:http://turf.lib.msu.edu/rprl/110.pdf
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Keywords:TIC Keywords: Cold resistance; Cultivar improvement; Cultivar variation; Cynodon dactylon x Cynodon transvaalensis; Cynodon transvaalensis; Noctuidae
Cultivar Names:Tifgreen II
Abstract/Contents:"Dr. Burton is one of the preeminent plant breeders in the world. He reports that Tifgreen II bermudagrass, released by him in 1983, has had good reception throughout the Southeast. One golf course in South Florida reported that Tifgreen II developed many more seed heads that Tifgreen and this is not desirable. However, there have been no similar reports from other southern golf courses to-date. During the severe winter of 1984/1985, Tifgreen II greens survived temperatures as low as 0°F. and 6°F. although some winter kill did occur where low temperatures persisted. Additional reports are sought. Work is under way in developing a bermudagrass resistant to the fall armyworm. Dr. Burton is working cooperatively with a USDA entomologist in screening for resistance with the intention of developing a bermudagrass which will not require insecticide protection from this pest. Important breeding for greater winter hardiness of bermudagrass continues. Contacts in South Africa, developed by Dr. James R. Watson, a member of the USGA Turfgrass Research Committee, have sent, during the past year, specimens of Cynodon transvaalensis to Dr. Burton. One came from an elevation of 7000 feet above sea level and should carry an unusual amount of winter hardiness. These grasses may by ones Dr. Burton has been so anxious to find in South Africa. Cross pollinations between the winter hardy bermudagrass discovered by Dr. Burton in Berlin, Germany with the most winter hardty hybrid tested for several years in New Jersey were made. It is hoped a number of improved hybrids will develop from the cross. seeds will be greenhouse planted this December for evaluation tests in the spring of 1986. Irradiated dormant sprigs of Midiron bermudagrass (in 1984) have produced 67 promising mutants. These will now be field tested for winter hardiness on a golf course in Blairsville, Georgia where winter temperatures below 0°F. are common."
Language:English
References:Unknown
See Also:See also related manuscript, [Bermudagrass Breeding - Vegetative: 1985 Annual Progress Report], 1985, R=254068. R=254068
See Also:Other Reports from this USGA research project: 1983-05-005
Note:Entire contents listed in abstract field
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Burton, G. W. 1985. Bermudagrass breeding - Vegetative. Turfgrass Environ Res. Summ. p. 2-3.
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