Zoysiagrass

ZOYSIAGRASS IMPROVEMENT

Objective: Identify novel zoysiagrass germplasm adapted for use in the Midwest and determine the physiological basis for enhanced winter hardiness. The goal of these efforts are related to the evaluation and improvement of zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) germplasm adapted to the Midwest.

Publications

Braun, R.C., S. Milla-Lewis, E. Carbajal, B.M. Schwartz, and A.J. Patton. 2021. Performance and playability of experimental low-input coarse-textured zoysiagrass in multiple climates. Grass Research, 1:10 1–12. https://doi.org/10.48130/GR-2021-0010  

Fry, J., M. Kennelly, M. Chhertri, A. Patton, R. Braun, A. Chandra, and D. Genovesi. 2019. On-course evaluations of new zoysiagrass hybrids. United States Golf Association 2019 Research Summaries, Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program, 401–404. https://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/ressum/2019/2019.pdf

Fry, J., A. Chandra, M. Kennelly, A. Patton, D. Genovesi, M. Xiang, and M. Meeks. 2018. Development of large patch tolerant and cold hardy zoysiagrass cultivars for the transition zone. United States Golf Association 2018 Research Summaries, Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program United States Golf Association Turfgrass Environment Research Online, 44–46. https://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/ressum/2018/2018.pdf

Patton, A.J., B.M. Schwartz, and K.E. Kenworthy. 2017. Zoysiagrass (Zoysia spp.) history, utilization, and improvement in the United States: A review. Crop Science. 57:S37–S72. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.02.0074

Patton, A.J. 2009. Selecting zoysiagrass cultivars: Turfgrass quality, growth, pest and environmental stress tolerance. Applied Turfgrass Science. 6. https://doi.org/10.1094/ATS-2009-1019-01-MG

Patton, A.J., and Z.J. Reicher 2007. Zoysiagrass species and genotypes differ in their winter injury and freeze tolerance. Crop Science. 47:1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2006.11.0737