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Authors : A. Baldi, A. Lenzi, M. Nannicini, A. Pardini and R. Tesi
Journal / Proceedings: 2nd ETS Confenrence Proceedings
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2010 Angers full Papers
Plant Growth Regulator Treatments for the Management of ‘Patriot’ Bermudagrass
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are currently applied in turfgrass management to reduce
mowing frequency, suppress seedhead and favour overseeding transition. In particular, the
gibberellic acid inhibitor (PGRs Type II) can be used also to enhance quality while suppressing
growth (Mc Cullough et al., 2005). In this trial the effects of different PGRs Type II, trinexapacethyl
(TE), paclobutrazol (PBZ) and chlormequat chloride (CCC), on ‘Patriot’ bermudagrass
grown in the nursery were evaluated.
‘Patriot’ bermudagrass is a warm season grass producing a dense dark-green turf with fine
texture. It has been recently introduced in Italy because of its vigour and good cold hardiness that
make it especially useful in climate transition zones. ‘Patriot’ produces high quality turfs, suitable
for most turf applications including golf course fairways and tee, home and commercial laws,
parks and athletic fields (Taliaferro et al., 2006), and panels for green architecture.
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