Abstract
Take home message
Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) is a surface germinator (0–2cm), with little emergence at 5-cm soil depth. Strategic cultivation could assist FTR management.
FTR emerges in wheat in southern NSW, however the emerged seedlings do not survive during the cropping season due to crop competition.
FTR is highly sensitive to frost. Frosty winter conditions in southern NSW lead to plant death.
FTR at the vegetative stage will be grazed by sheep and may potentially provide useful feed in certain situations. However, care should be taken not to let the weed set seeds.
Integrating grazing with post-emergent herbicides is essential to control the regrowth of grazed plants, minimising seedset.
Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) is a surface germinator (0–2cm), with little emergence at 5-cm soil depth. Strategic cultivation could assist FTR management.
FTR emerges in wheat in southern NSW, however the emerged seedlings do not survive during the cropping season due to crop competition.
FTR is highly sensitive to frost. Frosty winter conditions in southern NSW lead to plant death.
FTR at the vegetative stage will be grazed by sheep and may potentially provide useful feed in certain situations. However, care should be taken not to let the weed set seeds.
Integrating grazing with post-emergent herbicides is essential to control the regrowth of grazed plants, minimising seedset.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publication status | Published - 18 Jul 2024 |