Preliminary selection of some ecotypes of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. in Sabah, Malaysia, for turfgrass use

In this study, five ecotypes of Bermuda grass (hereafter referred to as Kudat, Sipitang, Tawau, Papar and Beaufort) were evaluated for turfgrass potential. In general trait assessment, the Tawau ecotype was found to be darker green, and had shorter leaf and internodes lengths, while the Beaufort ecotype had shorter shoot length, and the Sipitang ecotype had a higher shoot number. In salt treatment, the Beaufort ecotype (second, Sipitang ecotype) had higher shoot dry weight and lower tissue death. Sipitang ecotype (second, Beaufort ecotype) had higher shoot fresh weight. All ecotypes had simila... Mehr ...