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DF and longer in ER and MR. However, peak anthesis and seed shattering were synchronizedamong populations in 2008 and 2009. A substantial seed fall occurred 2 weeks after anthesis in2008, and 4 weeks after anthesis in 2009. Optimal harvest time has been conveniently correlatedto growing degree units after peak anthesis in several forage grasses (Berdahl & Frank 1998) butit was found to be variable between years in eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides L.)(Lemke et al. 2003). Further studies need to be performed to find an indicator to help managersdecide optimum harvest timing in makarikari grass.PerspectivesThe variability in SR among years found in this study suggested a large environmentalcomponent in this character in makarikari grass indicating that genetic improvement may beslow. However, results could be successful if selection for SR was performed on specificcharacters not related to environmental interactions, such as inflorescence structure andabscission of the glumes (Falcinelli et al. 1984; Whalley et al. 1990). Therefore, morphologicaland histological studies on inflorescence structure and seed abscission may be needed to helpelucidate specific mechanisms for resistance to shattering in makarikari grass.ReferencesBerdahl, J. D. & Frank, A. B. (1998). <strong>Seed</strong> Maturity in Four Cool-Season Forage Grasses. Agron J, 90,483-488.Colasanti, J. & Coneva, V. (2009). Mechanisms of Floral Induction in Grasses: Something Borrowed,Something New. Plant Physiol., 149, 56-62.Falcinelli, M.; Veronesi, F. & Negri, V. (1984). <strong>Seed</strong> Dispersal of Italian Ecotypes of Cockfoot (DactylisGlomerata L.). Journal of Applied <strong>Seed</strong> Production, 2, 13-17.Lemke, B. M.; Gibson, L. R.; Knapp, A. D.; Dixon, P. M.; Moore, K. J. & Hintz, R. (2003). Maximizing<strong>Seed</strong> Production in Eastern Gamagrass. Agron J, 95, 863-869.Lloyd, D. L. (1981). Makarikari Grass - (Panicum Coloratum Var. Makarikariense) - a Review withParticular Reference to Australia. Tropical Grasslands, 15, 44-52.Roe, R. (1972). <strong>Seed</strong> Losses with Different Methods of Harventing Panicum Coloratum. TropicalGrasslands, 6, 113-118.Sahramaa, M.; Hommo, L. & Jauhiainen, L. (2004). Variation in <strong>Seed</strong> Production Traits of ReedCanarygrass Germplasm. Crop Sci, 44, 988-996.Tischler, C. R. & Ocumpaugh, W. R. (2004). Kleingrass, Blue Panic, and Vine Mesquite. In: Moser, L Eet al (Ed.) Warm - Season (C 4 ) Grasses. Madison, WI, ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, p.623-649.Whalley, R.; Jones, T. A.; Nielson, D. C. & Mueller, R. J. (1990). <strong>Seed</strong> Abscission and Retention inIndian Ricegrass. Journal of Range Management, 43, 291-294.31

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