Root biomass and cumulative yield increase with mowing height in Festuca pratensis irrespective of Epichloë symbiosis

By rest-user, 18 October, 2023
Authors
Laihonen M., Rainio K., Birge T., Saikkonen K., Helander M., Fuchs B.
Year
2022
IWM Tactic
Pre-emergence herbicides
DOI
10.1038/s41598-022-25972-y
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143805714&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-022-25972-y&partnerID=40&md5=15af3de7a724957f731ce45ef0a8081c
Country
Finland
Crop
MULTIPLE
Description of Tested Tactic
Three cutting treatments were applied to the fescues: (1) eight cut-control plants, where no cutting was applied (2) eight plants were cut to 15 cm, which represents low mowing intensity, and (3) eight plants were cut to 5 cm height, which represents a high mowing intensity.
Description of Reference System
The control plants were similarly treated with water.
Reference System Type
NO-HERBICIDE
IWM Pillar
Direct control
Availability
Free