Thursday, 10 November 2005
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This presentation is part of: Turf Physiology, Stress, and Soil Modification

Alterations of C-Rich and N-Rich Defenses Associated with Cold Acclimation of Seeded Bermudagrass.

Xunzhong Zhang, Erik H. Ervin, and Adrienne Labranche.

The physiological mechanisms of bermudagrass cold tolerance are not well documented. This study was to investigate changes of selected C-rich and N-rich compounds during cold acclimation associated with freezing tolerance. Cold tolerant (‘Riviera') and cold sensitive ‘Prencess-77') cultivars were acclimated at 8 C / 4 C (d/n) for 20 days. Carbon-rich and N–rich compounds were monitored during cold acclimation. The freezing tolerance of acclimated and non-acclimated bermudagrass was examined based on the LT50 values. Riviera had greater cold tolerance than Princess-77 either cold acclimated or without cold acclimation. Greater amino acid proline, protein and defense enzymes were found in Riviera during acclimation when compared to Princess-77. This suggests accumulation of N-rich compounds during acclimation may a defensive mechanism against freezing damage in bermudagrass.

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