Turfgrass Breeding and Selection

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to turfgrass breeding and selection, focusing on terminology and concepts discussed in the lecture.

Warm-season turfgrasses

Turfgrasses that thrive in warmer climates, often requiring less water and maintenance.

Drought tolerance

The ability of a plant to withstand periods of little or no water.

Self-pollination

A process where pollen from the same flower fertilizes its ovules.

Cross-pollination

The transfer of pollen from one plant to the ovules of another, promoting genetic diversity.

Germplasm collections

Biological resource centers for preserving genetic diversity of plant species.

Conventional breeding cycle

A series of steps for developing new plant varieties through selective breeding.

Traffic tolerance

The ability of turfgrass to withstand the wear and tear from foot or vehicle traffic.

Shade tolerance

The ability of plants to grow and thrive in low light conditions.

Environmental impact

The effect that a practice or product has on the surrounding ecosystem.

Utility turfgrasses

Turfgrasses that require very low inputs and maintenance, often used in non-adorned areas.