
%0 Journal Article
%A Hoen, K 
%T The effect of temperature and soil moisture on summer survival of two varieties of <I>Phalaris tuberosa</I>
%J Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
%D 1966/09/01
%V 6
%N 22
%P 280-282
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9660280
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/EA9660280 
%X The variety Australian Commercial and C.P.I. 19331 of Phalaris tuberosa were grown in two-gallon containers at two plant densities, two shading levels, and two subsoil moisture levels. Shading during the summer reduced soil temperature near the surface by an average of 26°F but had no effect on survival. Percentage survival was highest at low plant density and where moisture was supplied to the subsoil. The Moroccan variety C.P.I. 19331 had a higher survival rate than Australian Commercial under all conditions. The conclusion is drawn that survival depends mainly on the availability of subsoil moisture during the summer. 
