Lodging in hybrid ryegrass is a critical indicator of stand resistance to stem inclination, determining the productivity of seed crops and the forage quality of the crop.
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varieties
crop Hybrid ryegrass,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For hybrid ryegrass, the lodging trait is key when evaluating breeding material, as intensive growth and high biomass of generative shoots create a significant risk of disrupting the vertical position of the stand. This process is particularly pronounced against a background of excessive nitrogen nutrition, which stimulates excessive development of the above-ground part.
Resistance assessment is carried out visually in field conditions using a scoring scale, where the highest score corresponds to complete maintenance of stem verticality. Lodging negatively affects seed productivity by hindering pollination and mechanized harvesting, and also reduces forage quality due to leaf rotting upon contact with the soil.
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Lodging.
Varieties of Hybrid ryegrass mentioned in the description
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