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Base temperatures for seedling growth and their correlation with chilling sensitivity for warm-season grasses
Author(s): I. C. Madakadze, K. A. Stewart, R. M. Madakadze and D. L. Smith
Month: May-Jun
Year: 2003
Journal: Crop Science
Journal Link: https://www.crops.org/publications/cs
Volume: 43
Issue: 3
Pages: 874-878
Article Topic(s): Establishment methods
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass),
Abstract
Base temperatures for seedling growth were estimated for warm season grasses including Panicum virgatum, Sorghastrum nutans, and Andropogon gerardii. Base temperatures ranged from 2.6 to 7.3 C but varied according to species.Suggested Citation
I. C. Madakadze, K. A. Stewart, R. M. Madakadze and D. L. Smith. "Base temperatures for seedling growth and their correlation with chilling sensitivity for warm-season grasses." Crop Science 43.3 (2003): 874-878.Go back