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Grasses are the dominant vegetation in many environments which vary in size and composition from the great prairies to manicured golf courses, bowling greens, and lawns around our homes. Natural grasslands cover millions of hectares throughout the world, providing sustenance for vast numbers of wildlife. Grasslands, improved by sowing and managing desirable species, support livestock industries around the world. Hard-wearing grass species are used to create recreational spaces in the urban environment.
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Klein, M.G., Grewal, P.S., Jackson, T.A., Koppenhöfer, A.M. (2007). Lawn, turf and grassland pests. In: Lacey, L.A., Kaya, H.K. (eds) Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5933-9_32
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