Track 1-01: Understanding Stress Physiology of Grasses and Forages
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Publication Date
2013
Location
Sydney, Australia
Description
Stress-tolerant forage resources are increasingly needed for the environmental and economic sustainability of extensive Mediterranean livestock systems. Perennial forages belonging to two species: Festuca arundinacea Schreb. (tall fescue) and Dactylis glomerata L. (cocksfoot) can be a valuable alternative to annuals, if they can survive across successive summer droughts. Poor persistence of sown perennial pasture grasses is a problem in regions of the World with Mediterranean climates where the most stressful, life threatening season is a summer characterised by long and often severe droughts with high temperatures. The objective of this study is to compare 14 grass cultivars in an Algerian drought prone environment in order to identify the best adapted plant material.
Citation
Mefti, Mohamed; Bouzerzour, Hamena; Chebouti, Abderrezak; and Abdelguerfi, Aissa, "Assessment of Summer Drought Tolerance and Persistence of Some Grass Cultivars in Algerian Semi Arid Conditions" (2013). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 14.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/1/14)
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Assessment of Summer Drought Tolerance and Persistence of Some Grass Cultivars in Algerian Semi Arid Conditions
Sydney, Australia
Stress-tolerant forage resources are increasingly needed for the environmental and economic sustainability of extensive Mediterranean livestock systems. Perennial forages belonging to two species: Festuca arundinacea Schreb. (tall fescue) and Dactylis glomerata L. (cocksfoot) can be a valuable alternative to annuals, if they can survive across successive summer droughts. Poor persistence of sown perennial pasture grasses is a problem in regions of the World with Mediterranean climates where the most stressful, life threatening season is a summer characterised by long and often severe droughts with high temperatures. The objective of this study is to compare 14 grass cultivars in an Algerian drought prone environment in order to identify the best adapted plant material.
