The Effect of Droughting on Varieties and Ecotypes of Lolium, Dactylis and Festuca
Norris IB and Thomas H. 1982. The Effect of Droughting on Varieties and Ecotypes of Lolium, Dactylis and Festuca. Journal of Applied Ecology. 19(3):881-889
(1) cultivars and populations of Lolium, Dactylis and Festuca species were grown under contrasting soil moisture regimes in the glasshouse. Dry matter production, leaf extension and tillering were measured during treatment and during subsequent recovery periods. (2) L. perenne was least affected by drought and D. glomerata was most affected. Regrowth after drought was stimulated by previous water shortage on L. perenne and D. glomerata. (3) Populations from dry habitats, and cultivars which tolerated drought, usually produced less herbage dry matter than cultivars and populations from moist habitats. Cultivars and populations did not differ significantly in response to drought, during the droughting period, though populations of L. perenne and L. multiflorum from dry habitats recovered from drought more rapidly than did those form moist habitats.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Norris, Ian; Thomas, Henry
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- Dactylis, Drought, Ecology (Abiotic Effects), Ecology (Plant), Festuca, Lolium