Comparing Zoysia Experimental Genotypes Developed by Kansas State University, Texas A&M, and Purdue to Meyer in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Test

Authors

Jack D. Fry, Kansas State UniversityFollow
Dani McFadden, Kansas State UniversityFollow

Keywords

zoysia, new cultivar release, drought tolerance, large patch tolerance, turf quality

Abstract

The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) Zoysia Test was planted in 2019 at the Kansas State University Olathe Horticulture Center, Olathe, KS. Since planting, three experimental genotypes developed at Kansas State University (with cooperators noted below) have outperformed ‘Meyer’ in establishment rate, turf quality, drought tolerance, and fall color. Earlier research has demonstrated large patch tolerance in all three experimental genotypes.

Recommended Citation

Fry, Jack D. and McFadden, Dani (2022) "Comparing Zoysia Experimental Genotypes Developed by Kansas State University, Texas A&M, and Purdue to Meyer in the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Test," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 8: Iss. 5. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8327