An experiment is described in which cocksfoot, grown for production of seed, was cut annually for 3 years in either autumn, winter or spring. The endophytic mycobiota of the grass dactylis glomerata. Infertile shoots produce low dense tufts of leaves, while fertile shoots produce tall. Dactylis glomerata, an aa kent as cocksfit gress, is a common species ofgrass in the genus dactylis.
Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word dactylis glomerata. The variation of these parameters denotes a progressive change in the chemical composition of the plant, which can be attributed to changing proportions of structural material, which is immediately available. Genetic diversity of natural orchardgrass dactylis glomerata l. It is a broadly adapted variety, for inclusion in mixtures anywhere orchardgrass is used. Analysis of the time course of change in nitrogen content in. Dactylis glomerata, also known as cocksfoot, orchard grass, or cat grass due to its popularity for use with domestic cats is a common species of grass in the genus dactylis. Identification orchard grass is a tufted perennial with hollow stems to 150 cm tall.
Genome size is negatively correlated with altitude in natural. Large image for dactylis glomerata orchardgrass usda. Pdf characterization of natural orchardgrass dactylis glomerata. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. Est and ssr marker development, annotation, and transferability. Dactylis glomerata represents an ideal species for analysing the genotype. Pdf allelopathic interaction between two common meadow. For example, it has invaded some lowlying parts of the open woodlands that form the queanbeyan nature reserve in the act. Other forms, widespread in china and the himalayas, have a looser panicle with long flexuose branches, narrower spikelet fascicles, and only minutely ciliolate lemma keels. Analysis of the time course of change in nitrogen content. Plant guide orchardgrass control on dactylis glomerata l.
For this purpose, eight sampling sites with different land use intensity levels but comparable soil properties were selected in the southwest of germany. The plants database includes the following 8 subspecies of dactylis glomerata. Propagules of two clones, mid5 clone 0, from the synthetic variety pennlate, and clone b, a locally adapted clone, were utilized for these studies. It is invasive in heathlands, open woodlands, forests, riparian habitats, freshwater wetlands and. Embolism and mechanical resistances play a key role in.
Return to article details productive behaviour of orchard grass dactylis glomerata l. The growth, root fraction and nitrogen content of dactylis glomerata l. First report of cocksfoot mottle virus infecting dactylis glomerata in oregon. The genus has been treated as containing only a single species dactylis glomerata by many authors, treating variation in the genus at only subspecific rank within d. Dactylis glomerata cocksfoot other grasses species. Dactylis glomerata, orchardgrass, is a longlived, introduced, cool season bunchgrass. The dmd of lolium perenne is higher than that of dactylis glomerata when they are compared at the same stage of growth table 4. The inflorescence is a panicle with two to six florets per spikelet, with the spikelets tightly clustered on one side of the branch. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 406640 with original publication details. The leaves have partially split sheaths and flat blades to. This reserve is the only protected habitat of the endangered button wrinklewort rutidosis leptorrhynchoides, and cocksfoot dactylis glomerata directly competes with it for space, nutrients, light and moisture.
View of productive behaviour of orchard grass dactylis glomerata l. General information about dactylis glomerata dacgl. Previously, we found a significant negative correlation between dna cvalue and altitude among eight natural populations of dactylis glomerata l. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.
The latest versions of adobe reader do not support viewing pdf files within firefox on mac os and if you are using a modern intel mac. Dactylis is a genus of eurasian and north african plants in the bluegrass subfamily within the. Photos by john reynolds left and heather polowyk right. It is widely planted in the united states and canada, and is found from nova scotia south to the carolinas, west to central california, and north to coastal british columbia 21,67. Orchardgrass was introduced to the eastern united states from europe in 1760. Frontiers the influence of land use intensity on the. These decisions should be made within the context of the overall restoration objectives for the site and according to the overall. Orchardgrass is a coolseason, perennial bunchgrass, 1. Development of droughttolerant species and cultivars is necessary to cope with such changes.
The results of thisstudy can be useful in the development ofdactylis germ plasm collectionstrategies in thrace region for breedingpurpose. Usda nrcs idaho plant materials program paiute orchardgrass. Characterization of natural orchardgrass dactylis glomerata l. It is a coolseason perennial c 3 bunchgrass native throughout most of europe, temperate asia, and northern africa. First report of cocksfoot mottle virus infecting dactylis glomerata in oregon and the. Orchard grass dactylis glomerata biodiversity of the. Grazing p prescribed burning p mowing and cutting p can stimulate tillering, repeated mowing will suppress. Inavale dactylis glomerata key features medium maturity excellent persistence and vigor superior leaf disease resistance high dm production high feed quality inavale is very suitable for hay production, silage and grazing. Leaves usually stand less than 12 inches in height. Information about dactylis glomerata in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. Orchardgrass is best adapted to a wide range of soils with good moisture where management is intense and grazinghaying will be frequent. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf allelopathic interaction between two common meadow plants. Cocksfoot is a tall perennial grass with stout onesided clumped flowerseed heads whose resemblance to a cocks foot gives it its name. Cocksfoot dactylis glomerata is regarded as an environmental weed in victoria, tasmania, act and new south wales.
To download the original size of this image, click on the link below. A potential temperate forage grass for cultivation in north western himalaya. Orchardgrass dactylis glomerata assess the site characteristics and your available resources to help you decide where to take management action, what actions to take. Tillage p may spread plant grubbing, digging or hand pulling g non spreading bunchgrass can be pulled.
Experimental plots covered land use levels from natural grassland up to intensively. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. A large image of dactylis glomerata orchardgrass from the usda plants database. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders and as a medicine. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Other forms, widespread in china and the himalayas, have a looser panicle with long flexuose branches, narrower spikelet fascicles, and. Electronic atlas of the plants of british columbia. Dactylis glomerata online atlas of the british and irish. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 406640 with. Dactylis glomerata dacgloverview eppo global database. In this study, we investigated the impact of different land use intensities lui on the rootassociated microbiome of dactylis glomerata orchardgrass.
This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Dactylis glomerata orchardgrass or cocksfoot is a forage crop of agronomic importance comprising high phenotypic plasticity and variability. Definition of dactylis glomerata in the dictionary. Infertile shoots produce low dense tufts of leaves, while fertile shoots produce tall culms with alternate leaves. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. It has been grown as a pasture grass, but has also spread into disturbed sites and natural plant communities. Large image for dactylis glomerata orchardgrass usda plants. These two grasses have a similar flowering date and yield of dm in the spring, but d. Identification of temperate pasture grasses and legumes. Dactylis glomerata l this species is accepted, and its native range is macaronesia, medit.
Differences in cp concentration between grass species, independent of flowering date, have been found between s. The variation of these parameters denotes a progressive change in the chemical composition of the plant, which can be attributed to changing proportions of structural material. It has somewhat coarse foliage which can grow to form dense tufts or tussocks if unchecked by mowing and grazing. Orchard grass dactylis glomerata grass family poaceae description. When grown under irrigation or in moistfertile situations, it attains. Under dry land conditions, it usually develops distinct clumps and flower culms 15 to 18 inches tall.
Experiments were conducted under controlled environments to investigate the influence of nutrient supply and panicle removal on tiller and panicle production in orchardgrass. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Orchard grass dactylis glomerata illinois wildflowers. Past and present improvement of cocksfoot dactylis glomerata l. Under dry conditions it usually develops in clumps. Dactylis glomerata an overview sciencedirect topics.
A tufted perennial herb of woods, meadows and pastures, downland and hillslopes, maritime cliff grasslands, fixed dunes, field margins, roadsides and waste ground on a wide range of fertile, neutral and basic soils. Dactylis glomerata synonyms, dactylis glomerata antonyms. When grown under irrigation or in more moist situations, it attains a much larger stature. Under dryland conditions, it usually develops distinct clumps and flower culms 15 to 18 inches tall. Orchard grass dactylis glomerata dactylis from dactylos, meaning finger orchard grass found on calvert island. Invasive species in garry oak and associated ecosystems in british columbia.
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