Dormancy of grasses: Temperature, day-length, available moisture factors on rang elands
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Horton M. LaudeAuthor Affiliations
Horton M. Laude is Associate Professor of Agronomy, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 7(7):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n07p10. July 1953.
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Abstract
On California rangelands, the perennial pine bluegrass—Poa scabrella—may enter complete dormancy in late spring when surrounding annual vegetation is still green and vigorous.
Laude H. 1953. Dormancy of grasses: Temperature, day-length, available moisture factors on rang elands. Hilgardia 7(7):10-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n07p10
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