Georgia, located in the Southeastern USA, has been historically dominated by two perennial
forage grass production systems. Tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum [Schreb.] SJ …

Since natural restoration combined with artificial auxiliary measures may achieve a relatively
rapid restoration effect at a lower cost, it has become an essential measure for the ecological …

Preparation for forage establishment ideally begins as much as two years prior to the actual
seeding. This is especially the case for no‐till seedings where lime and fertilizer are top …

Grasses within the Cynodon genus are widely used perennial forages, and 'Tifton
85'(Cynodon spp.) is one of the most popular commercial cultivars. Jiggs and Vaquero are …

Abstract Background and Aims Herbaceous plants can survive periods of prolonged
freezing as below-ground structures or seed, which can be insulated from cold air by soil …

Aims The positioning of bulbs and stem tubers deep in soil can decrease frost exposure, yet
it can come at the cost of increased investment to reach the surface, and delayed …

Herbaceous plants can avoid frost stress by positioning their rhizomes deep in the soil or
under plant litter, but this insulation may come at a cost of delayed emergence and reduced …

Characterizing phenotypic variation in germplasm collections is crucial for plant breeding.
Cynodon spp. accessions maintained at the USDA National Plant Germplasm System …

Growth analysis of forage crops allows integration of photosynthesis, respiration, and
allocation of photosynthate from estimates of physiological and morphological indices …

Abstract Background Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) is one of the most common perennial
warm‐season forages grown in the Southeastern United States. The incorporation of alfalfa …