Physiological Traits Associated with Maximizing Winter Survival of Perennial Grasses
By Michelle DaCosta
February 23, 12-1pm, W.B. Young 002
Perennial grasses used as turf and forage in northern climates are often susceptible to freezing injury, particularly following exposure to fluctuating winter temperature and moisture conditions. In order to improve plant selection and management practices that help to mitigate economic losses associated with winterkill, a better understanding of the underlying physiological factors that contribute to freezing tolerance is required. Results will be presented that summarize research from our lab examining physiological mechanisms associated with maximizing freezing tolerance in grasses, from the gene to whole plant levels.
About the speaker:
Michelle DaCosta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Turfgrass Physiology
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
University of Massachusetts
For more information go to:
https://ag.umass.edu/people/michelle-dacosta
@mdacostaUMASS
Seminar series co-sponsored by:
Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture and PLANTalks
Contacts: Rosa Raudales (rosa.raudales@uconn.edu) & Jonathan Mahoney (jonathan.mahoney@uconn.edu)
For more information, contact: Rosa Raudales at rosa.raudales@uconn.edu