Lodging in meadow fescue is a critical factor in seed productivity, caused by the weakness of generative shoots with a diameter of 1.4–1.5 mm.
In the reference
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varieties
crop Meadow fescue,
where this is mentioned in the description.
In row crops of meadow fescue, lodging can affect up to 50% of the stand area before harvest. The reason for the high susceptibility to lodging is the formation of thin generative shoots, which can cause the process to begin even before the flowering phase, negatively impacting seed yield.
In the variety testing system, the degree of lodging is assessed visually on a point scale or as a percentage of the plot area during the ripening period. At the same time, partial plant lodging that occurs after flowering is considered a positive factor that prevents premature seed shattering.
General information about the subject — on the page
Lodging.
Varieties of Meadow fescue mentioned in the description
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