Turfgrass Selection

Question 1

Name the selection criteria (9) to assess when choosing grass species.

Answer 1

1. Establishment Speed
2. Texture
3. Shoot density
4. Stress Tolerance
5. Mowing height adaptation
6. Disease tolerance
7. Wear resistance
8. Recuprative potential
9. Growth type

Question 2

Stress tolerance is a broad factor when selecting grass species, name the 6 main factors of stress.

Answer 2

1. Cold
2. Heat
3. Drought
4. Shade
5. Soil Acidity
6. Salinity
   7.

Question 3

Cool-season grasses are commonly established as blends or mixes, define them.

Answer 3

• Blends- 2 or more cultivars of the same species
• Mixes- 2 or more species

Question 4

Blends should have how many unrelated cultivars to ensure adequate diversity?

Answer 4

2 to 5

Question 5

What should be looked for when selecting blends?

Answer 5

1. Similar components
2. Appearance
3. Reflect the local environment
4. Show resistance to major disease and insects of the region
5. Satisfy performance characteristics

Question 6

Warm-season grasses are generally incompatible?

Answer 6

True