Publication Date
1989
Description
'Mott' dwarf clcphantgrass [Pennisetum purpureum (L.) Schum.] was evaluated as line N75 and released as germplasm from the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station at Tifton. Georgia USA, as Tift N75 (Hanna, 1987). Extensive research in Florida, USA has demonstrated the superior quality aspects of Mott elcphantgrass with average daily gains of approximately l kg (Mott and Ocumpaugh, 1984; Sollenberger et al. 1987). Establishment of dwarf elephantgrass has been reported to be more difficult than tall elephantgrass (Woodard et al., 1985; Sollenberger et al., 1987). Placement of stem pieces in the soil at a 45° ngle, horizontal or vertical, did not affect emergence or surVIval of tall or dwarf elephantgrass in Florida (Wooward et al., 1985). With horizontal furrow planting, dwarf elephantgrass was found to be particularly sensitive to planting depth. Woodward et al. (1985) also concluded that plantings should be made in July or August, or at the start of wmter. The strategic use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer on the 'seed' nursery has been observed to enhance establishment of other vegetatively propagated grasses (Quesenberry et al., 1984). Stem pieces are often low in N content and enhancing N content in the stem piece stimulates germination and early growth. The objectives of this research were Lo determine effects of!) planting date, 2) planting depth, and 3) pretreatment of the nursery plants with N fertifo:cr upon establishment of Mott dwarf elephantgrass in a semi-arid environment receiving no supplemental water.
Citation
Ocumpaugh, W R., "Establishment of 'Mott" Dwarf Elephantgrass in a Semi-Arid Climate" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session4b/1
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Establishment of 'Mott" Dwarf Elephantgrass in a Semi-Arid Climate
'Mott' dwarf clcphantgrass [Pennisetum purpureum (L.) Schum.] was evaluated as line N75 and released as germplasm from the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station at Tifton. Georgia USA, as Tift N75 (Hanna, 1987). Extensive research in Florida, USA has demonstrated the superior quality aspects of Mott elcphantgrass with average daily gains of approximately l kg (Mott and Ocumpaugh, 1984; Sollenberger et al. 1987). Establishment of dwarf elephantgrass has been reported to be more difficult than tall elephantgrass (Woodard et al., 1985; Sollenberger et al., 1987). Placement of stem pieces in the soil at a 45° ngle, horizontal or vertical, did not affect emergence or surVIval of tall or dwarf elephantgrass in Florida (Wooward et al., 1985). With horizontal furrow planting, dwarf elephantgrass was found to be particularly sensitive to planting depth. Woodward et al. (1985) also concluded that plantings should be made in July or August, or at the start of wmter. The strategic use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer on the 'seed' nursery has been observed to enhance establishment of other vegetatively propagated grasses (Quesenberry et al., 1984). Stem pieces are often low in N content and enhancing N content in the stem piece stimulates germination and early growth. The objectives of this research were Lo determine effects of!) planting date, 2) planting depth, and 3) pretreatment of the nursery plants with N fertifo:cr upon establishment of Mott dwarf elephantgrass in a semi-arid environment receiving no supplemental water.
