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Residue management and yield characteristics of fine fescue seed crops

Creator:

Schumacher, Derek David

Abstract:

Chewings fescue [Festuca rubra L. subsp. fallax (Thuill.) Nyman] is a desired turfgrass with dense sod forming capabilities and superior shade tolerance. Thermal residue management (open-field burning) has traditionally been used to remove post-harvest residue and maintain seed yield over the life of the stand. However, alternative non-thermal residue management...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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-harvest residue management of fine fescue seed crops in the Willamette Valley has consisted of open-field
Trinexapac-ethyl and open-field burning in creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) seed production in the Willamette Valley

Creator:

Zapiola, Maria Luz

Abstract:

Open-field burning has been an effective, economical, and widespread method of post-harvest residue management in creeping red fescue seed production in the Willamette Valley since the late 1940s. However, the use of field burning has been legislatively restricted due to air quality and safety issues. The foliar-applied plant growth regulator...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Open-Field Burning in Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra L.) Seed Production in the Willamette Valley