New grass hybrid could help reduce the likelihood of flooding
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 10:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have used hybridized forage grass to combine fast root growth and efficient soil water retention. Field experiments show Festulolium cultivar reduces water runoff by up to 51 percent against nationally-recommended cultivar. Potential for the hybrid to capture more water and reduce runoff and likelihood of flood generation.