Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
Description
The role of deep-rooted perennials in reducing recharge to mitigate dryland salinity has been recognised widely in Australia recently. Poor seedling establishment is a key limiting factor for the expression of genetic merit for some perennial pasture species. Nie et al. (2004) investigated seedling establishment, and its relationship with rainfall and temperature, of a range of perennial grass and herb species in southern Australia. This paper reports seed strike of a range of perennial pasture species in 2 contrasting environments. There was significant interaction between species and site on seed strike. Environmental conditions caused different establishment outcomes within a diverse set of perennial forage species.
Citation
Nie, Zhongnan; Reed, K. F. M.; Cameron, F.; and Clark, B., "Comparative Seed Strike of Temperate, Sub-Tropical and Native Grasses and Herb Species Under Contrasting Environments in Southern Australia" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 323.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/323
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Comparative Seed Strike of Temperate, Sub-Tropical and Native Grasses and Herb Species Under Contrasting Environments in Southern Australia
The role of deep-rooted perennials in reducing recharge to mitigate dryland salinity has been recognised widely in Australia recently. Poor seedling establishment is a key limiting factor for the expression of genetic merit for some perennial pasture species. Nie et al. (2004) investigated seedling establishment, and its relationship with rainfall and temperature, of a range of perennial grass and herb species in southern Australia. This paper reports seed strike of a range of perennial pasture species in 2 contrasting environments. There was significant interaction between species and site on seed strike. Environmental conditions caused different establishment outcomes within a diverse set of perennial forage species.
