Meadow Fescue and Tetraploid Perennial RyegrassTwo New Species for Overseeding Dormant Bermudagrass Turf
M. D. Richardsona,*,
K. W. Hignightb,
R. H. Walkerc,
C. A. Rodgersd,
D. Rushb,
J. H. McCallaa and
D. E. Karchera
a Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 b Advanta Seeds Pacific, Albany, OR 97322 c Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL 36849 d Seeds West Inc., Maricopa, AZ 85239
Fig. 1. General turfgrass quality and color of four overseeding grasses at Fayetteville, AR, including (A) diploid perennial ryegrass, (B) tetraploid perennial ryegrass, (C) intermediate ryegrass, and (D) meadow fescue. Photos were taken on 11 May 2005 with natural lighting.
Fig. 2. Survival of overseeded, cool-season grasses as measured in the second winter following seeding. Data was collected after bermudagrass went into winter dormancy. Within each location, means sharing either an uppercase (Arkansas) or lowercase (Alabama) letter are not statistically different according to Fisher's protected LSD ( = 0.05).
Fig. 3. Survival of overseeded, cool-season grasses at Fayetteville, AR, in the second winter following seeding. Photos were taken on 15 Dec. 2005 under natural lighting and include (A) diploid perennial ryegrass, (B) tetraploid perennial ryegrass, (C) intermediate ryegrass, and (D) meadow fescue.