RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <em>A Model</em> for Expanded Use of Native Grasses
JF Native Plants Journal
JO NATIVE PLANTS JOURNAL
FD University of Wisconsin Press
SP 38
OP 49
DO 10.3368/npj.3.1.38
VO 3
IS 1
A1 Smith, S Ray
A1 Whalley, RDB
YR 2002
UL http://npj.uwpress.org/content/3/1/38.abstract
AB Interest in native grasses is increasing in the US, Australia, Canada, and worldwide. We propose a model that can be used as a step-by-step guide for plant breeders, ecologists, seed producers, and others interested in developing expanded uses for native grasses. The following steps, with relevant examples from North America and Australia, are described in detail: 1) determine the need; 2) choose an appropriate species; 3) determine breeding system; 4) assess geographic and ecological range; 5) make a collection; 6) assess genetic diversity; 7) determine limitations of species; 8) develop appropriate breeding methods; 9) determine proper release strategy; 10) develop seed conditioning and establishment techniques; 11) develop management techniques; and 12) market development.