
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hoen, K 
T1  - The effect of temperature and soil moisture on summer survival of two varieties of <I>Phalaris tuberosa</I>
JF  - Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
JO  - Aust. J. Exp. Agric.
Y1  - 1966
VL  - 6
IS  - 22
SP  - 280
EP  - 282
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9660280 
N2  - 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. 
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