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Breeding Objectives in Amenity Grasses

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Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses

Part of the book series: Handbook of Plant Breeding ((HBPB,volume 5))

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The vast range of natural adaptation and wide distribution of the grass family, together with an inherent affinity with open landscapes has naturally led to a capability and desire to improve this natural resource to be incorporated into, and optimised in, the lifestyles of urban-dwelling man.

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Duller, S., Thorogood, D., Bonos, S.A. (2010). Breeding Objectives in Amenity Grasses. In: Boller, B., Posselt, U.K., Veronesi, F. (eds) Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses. Handbook of Plant Breeding, vol 5. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0760-8_6

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