NFREC Research Update

1
NFRECResearch Update
2
Plant Introductions
3
Experimental perennial peanut lines
4
Arachis pintoi
5
Student Activities

• Ben Anderson (new MS student)
• Perennial Peanut ornamental characterization
• Shade tolerance
• Miguel Castillo (new PhD student)
• Perennial peanut establishment into pastures
• Sarah Cathey (PhD, spring 2010)
• Cultivar differences in nodulation
• Soil type differences in performance
• Rhizobium strain molecular mapping

6
Ecoturf
Low N Fertility
High N Fertility
7
(No Transcript)
8
Arbrook
Low N Fertility
High N Fertility
9
Pointed Leaf
10
Plugging Perennial Peanut into Pastures
Multi-state SARE Sustainable Ag Grant
UF, Texas AM, LSU, UGA, Auburn
11
Solar Farms NASA and Florida Power and Light
12
FPL Propagules
13
Florida DOT Utility Turf Potential
14
Field Day at NFREC-Quincy September, 2010

• Ornamental Evaluations
• New Introductions
• Variety Trials
• Herbicide Trial
• Greenhouse Tours