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Seed yield variation in blue grama and little bluestem plant collections in southern Manitoba, Canada
Author(s): A. T. Phan and S. R. Smith
Month: Mar-Apr
Year: 2000
Journal: Crop Science
Journal Link: https://www.crops.org/publications/cs
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Pages: 555-561
Article Topic(s): Provenance,Germination
Research Setting(s): Nursery,Laboratory
Species Referenced: Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem),
Abstract
Examines seed yield traits of 14 Schizachyrium scoparium plant collections in western Canada to improve germplasm. Traits differed significantly depending on collection. Generally, northern collections produced less biomass and had lower seed yield than southern collections.Suggested Citation
A. T. Phan and S. R. Smith. "Seed yield variation in blue grama and little bluestem plant collections in southern Manitoba, Canada." Crop Science 40.2 (2000): 555-561.Go back