Track 14-2: Seed Science and Technology

The XXI International Grassland Congress / VIII International Rangeland Congress took place in Hohhot, China from June 29 through July 5, 2008.
Proceedings edited by Organizing Committee of 2008 IGC/IRC Conference
Published by Guangdong People's Publishing House

XXI International Grassland Congress/
VIII International Rangeland Congress:
Seed Science and Technology

Influence of Germination on the Soluble Carbohydrates in Feed Legumes

María Felicia Díaz, Instituto de Ciencia Animal, Cuba
María A. Martín‐Cabrejas, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Yolanda Aguilera, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Vanesa Benítez, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Esperanza Mollá, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Rosa M. Esteban, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain

Studies on Attachment Behavior of Germinating Surface‐Sown Mengnong Sainfoin and Astragalus adsurgens Seeds

Yanjie Mi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Fengling Shi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Cuiping Gao, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Ning Lu

Storage of Seeds from Tropical Legumes Used in Cuban Livestock Production Systems

Marlen Navarro, Estación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes, Cuba
Arístides Pérez, Estación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes, Cuba
Yolanda González, Estación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes, Cuba
Juan Carlos Lezcano, Estación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes, Cuba

Seedling Growth and Yield in Common Vetch at Different Seeding Density and Date

Pedro A. Martínez-Hernández, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
Eden Lopez‐Mendez, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
Ricardo Amendola‐Massiotti, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico
Alfonso Hernandez‐Garay, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Mexico

Effect of NaCl on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Medicago falcata L.

Fengmei Qin, Northeast Normal University, China
Hong Yan, Northeast Normal University, China
Hongxiang Zhang, Northeast Normal University, China
Daowei Zhou, Northeast Normal University, China

Effects of in Vitro Digestibility on Grass Seeds of Different Treatments

Fengling Shi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
A. Yimamu, Japan Mie University, Japan
M. Goto, Japan Mie University, Japan
J. Yun, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
M. Wang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Studies on Seedling Characteristic and Establishing Technique of Ceratoides arborescens

Hailian Sun, Agriculture Academy, Inner Mongolia, China
Yongzhi Liu, Agriculture Academy, Inner Mongolia, China
Haijun Ding, Agriculture Academy, Inner Mongolia, China
Chunli Bai, Agriculture Academy, Inner Mongolia, China
Haixian Li, Agriculture Academy, Inner Mongolia, China

Germination Characteristics of Haloxylon bunge Seeds

L. R. Tong, China Agricultural University, China
J. G. Han, China Agricultural University, China

Alfalfa Organic Seed Production in Central Italy

Renzo Torricelli, University of Perugia, Italy
Mario Falcinelli, University of Perugia, Italy

Analysis of Physiological Characters and Deterioration Mechanism of Seed in Ceratoides L.

Xuemin Wang, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Hongwen Gao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Zan Wang, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Jin Yi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Different Seed Dormancy Levels Imposed by Tissues Covering the Caryopsis in Strains of Zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica Steud.)

Yunwen Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Jianguo Han, China Agricultural University, China
Manli Li, China Agricultural University, China
Jiefeng Sun, Qingdao Haiyuan Turf Co. Ltd., China
Yong He, Qingdao Haiyuan Turf Co. Ltd., China

Effects of Phosphorus and Potassium on Alfalfa Seed Quality

Xianguo Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Jianguo Han, China Agricultural University, China
Zhiguang Geng, China Agricultural University, China
Peisheng Mao, China Agricultural University, China
Yunwen Wang, China Agricultural University, China

Effect of Ion‐Beam Implantation on Seed Vigor of Roegneria Kamoji Ohwi

Jihong Xie, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Zuogong Wu, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, China
Yunzhang Liang, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, China
Zhu Xu, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Linhang Li, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Tingjie Hao, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Ion Beam Bioengineering, China
Yubao Ma, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Effect of Nitrogen and Foliar Spray of Bio‐Regulators on Seed Production of Lasiurus sindicus

Nagendra Singh Yadava, Rajasthan Agricultural University, India

Effect of Temperature and Moisture on Physical Dormancy Release in Two Populations of Sophora alopecuroides

L. Yang, Lanzhou University, China
Yanrong Wang, Lanzhou University, China
X. W. Hu, Lanzhou University, China

The Study on the Period of Stigma Keeping Vitality and Optimum Pollinated Time of Madicago varia Martin. cv. 'Xinmu. No. 1'

Aiqin Zhang, Xinjiang University, China
Dunyan Tan, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Jinzhong Zhu, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China

Effect of Saline‐Alkali Stress on Seed Germination Involving Grain Amaranth

Deying Zhang, Ministry of Agriculture, China
Yuxia Zhang, Inner Mongolia University of Nationalities, China

Effects of Between Row and Within Row Spacing on Alfalfa Seed Quality

Tiejun Zhang, China Agricultural University, China
Jianguo Han, China Agricultural University, China
Xianguo Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Yunwen Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Peisheng Mao, China Agricultural University, China

Effect of Combined Fertilization on Seed Production of Xinnong‐1 Bermudagrass

Yanhui Zhang, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Abulaiti, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Peiying Li, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China

Effects of Different Plant Density on Seed Yield of Mongolia Wheatgrass

Zhong Zhang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Jinfeng Yun, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Chao Wen, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Aijiao Cui, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Experimental Study on Sowing Seeds by Air‐Stream Metering Mechanism

Zhonghua Li, China Agricultural University, China
Decheng Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Guilin Liu, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, China

Analyses on Seed Yield Components of Setaria sphacetata cv. Narok

Xinhui Duan, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Qiaoxian Li, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Shiming Xue, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Bizhi Huang, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China

Role of Soil Seed Bank on Persistency of Pastures in Tropical Grasslands of Kangayam

S. Natarajan, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
B. K. Trivedi, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Anil Kumar, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
Nagaratna Biradar, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
P. S. Pathak, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India

Germination of Seeds of Pennisetum hybridum cv. Paraiso Affected by Different Harvest Dates, Storage Periods and Sowing Depths

Valdinei T. Paulino, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
M. A. C. de Lucena, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil
M. S. Bueno, Instituto de Zootecnia, Brazil

Seedling Emergence and Survival of Iris lactea. var. chinensis in Different Vegetations

Y. C. Sun, China Agricultural University, China
Z. M. Yang, Heilongjiang August First Land Reclamation University, China
Kun Wang, China Agricultural University, China

Effect of Different Mulch Materials on Seedling Establishment of Cleistogenes songorica

J. H. Tai, Lanzhou University, China
Yanrong Wang, Lanzhou University, China

Effect of Salinity Stress on Seed Germination in Hordeum vulgare

A. Tavili, University of Tehran, Iran
M. Beniaz, University of Tehran, Iran
E. Shahriary, University of Tehran, Iran
H. Khedri Gharvibvand, University of Tehran, Iran

To Select Native Wild Bees as Pollinators of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) in Hexi Corridor

Hongping Liu, Lanzhou University, China
Xiaoxia Li, Lanzhou University, China
Liang Jin, Lanzhou University, China
Xiaojuan Wang, Lanzhou University, China

Influence of Salinity and Temperature on the Germination and Seedling Growth of Chloris virgata Swartz

Hongxiang Zhang, Northeast Normal University, China
Daowei Zhou, Northeast Normal University, China
Yu Tian, Northeast Normal University, China

Germination Capacity of Zoysia japonica Seeds in the Droppings of Cattle and Goats

Xueyong Zhang, Northeast Normal University, China
Yunfei Yang, Northeast Normal University, China

Research on the Sterilization Method for Endophytic Fungi of Tall Fescue Seeds

Zhifei Zhang, Hunan Agricultural University, China
Liqun Rao, Hunan Agricultural University, China
Jing Xiao, Hunan Agricultural University, China

Influence of Salinity on Seed Germination of 10 Alfalfa Varieties

Tuoxiong Chen, Beijing Forestry University, China
Wenjun Hao, Bohai University, China
Xinshi Lu, Beijing Forestry University, China

Identification of Perennial Ryegrass Varieties by Ultrathin‐Layer Isoelectric Focusing (UTLIEF) of Seed Storage Protein

Minxuan Liu, China Agricultural University, China
Yunwen Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Jianguo Han, China Agricultural University, China

Quantitative Analysis of Alfalfa F1 from Different Hybrid Methods

Yanan Shen, Yunnan Agricultural University, China
Yufen Bi, Yunnan Agricultural University, China
Xiaoyun Wang, Yunnan Agricultural University, China

Effects of NaCl and Na2SO4 to Xinjiang Commonly Used Lawn Grass Seed Germination Ability

Qing Zhao, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Shi Zhang, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Junlin Wang, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
Yanhui Zhang, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China

A Study on the Seed Production Technology of Kikuyu Grass

Chongyi Kuang, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Shiming Xue, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Xiping Yuan, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Chi Xu, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China
Bizhi Huang, Yunnan Beef Cattle and Pasture Research Center, China

Comparative Study on Drought Resistance of Alfalfa Cultivars at Seedling Stage between China and Australia

Yajun Chen, Northeast Agricultural University, China
Trevor Garnett, South Australia Research and Development Institute, Australia
Geoff Auricht, South Australia Research and Development Institute, Australia
David Peck, South Australia Research and Development Institute, Australia
Xianguang Zhang, South Australia Research and Development Institute, Australia

Investigation of Water Stress on Seed Germination of Two Grassland Species

Hossein Azarnivand, University of Tehran, Iran
M. Souri, University of Tehran, Iran
B. Farrokh Zadeh, University of Tehran, Iran