The Rich Potential of Poverty Grass

Start Date

01/20/2017

End Date

01/20/2017

Description

Poverty oatgrass (Danthonia spicata) is a native cool-season grass found throughout the Northeast. Its tolerance of shade and low-fertility soils suggest it has rich potential as a low-input turfgrass for our region. Dr. Warnke will discuss his recent research into the unique life cycle and establishment requirements for this much-needed native turf alternative.

Location

Blue Bell, PA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about research into a potential native turf alternative, Poverty Oatgrass (Danthonia spicata).
2. Understand the unique life cycle and establishment requirements for this cool-season grass.
3. Learn how lawns and native turf alternatives can be sustainably managed.

Instructors

Scott Warnke, Ph.D. is a research geneticist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service. He is researching the genetic improvement of stress tolerance and reduced input sustainability in turfgrasses with an emphasis on the gene

Course Codes

Provider

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

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