Adaptation and utilization of Festuca pseudovina vallesiaca in Hungary
1996
Janovszki, J. (Irrigation Research Inst., Szarvas (Hungary))
In Hungary and especially in the Great Plain, the alkaline soils and are rich in sodium salt are relatively unsuitable for field production of most crops. The majority of these alkaline areas - about 300,000 ha - is used as extensive grassland. In the regions east of the river Tisza, where are clayey soils without lime, Festuca pseudovina vallesiaca is the predominant plant species. This plant resist drought and salt damage caused by sodium. Furthermore, its strong, dense root system and extensive above ground shoots protect the leached and dry upper soil layer against the trampling of grazing animals and erosion. The genetic improvement of Festuca pseudovina vallesiaca takes place at the Irrigation Institute, Szarvas (Hungary). As a result of this work, cultivar 'Puszta' was registered in Hungary in 1990. This 'miniturf' grass cultivar is suitable for establishing both extensive and intensive grass lawns. It is highly recommended for grass cover of flood dikes and road embankments of low humus content as it does not need intensive care. It is a popular cultivar in the market because it can be successfully grown even on areas exposed to erosion, and soils having high salt concentration and a thin productive layer. It is good for airports, golf courses, eco-roofs and also for sod between the rows of grapes and fruit trees
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