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Research, Studies and Activities

Updated 08/25/2008

Los Lunas Plant Materials Center

The Los Lunas Plant Materials Center is involved in the following studies and activities to address the following resource issues. For more information on these studies please contact the PMC at (505) 865-4684.

Study Number Study Name Description Duration
NMPMC-9801-WL Evaluation of Mexican Whitesage Evaluation of Mexican Whitesage for release 1998-2005
NMPMC-F-0201-OT Evaluation of National Arboretum American Elm Selections To evaluate American Elm selections at the NMPMC 2002-
NMPMC-P-0101-UR Regal Desert Willow stock plant production To establish and maintain Regal Desert Willow stock production field 2001-
NMPMC-P-0102-UR Hope Desert Willow Stock plant production To establish and maintain Hope Desert Willow stock plant production field 2001-
NMPMC-P-0601-RA Intercenter Strain Trial with Kingsville TX To determine range of adaptation of ecotypes of windmillgrass and bristlegrass from Kingsville TX. 2006-2010
NMPMC-P-0602-RA Tobosa Polycross Increase Block Release of Tobosa grass variety 2006-2011
NMPMC-P-0604-RA Little Bluestem Polycross Increase Block Little bluestem release 2006-2017
NMPMC-P-8301-RA Develop Plan for Evaluating IE Tobosa Planting Evaluate grass for plant material release. 2001-2010
NMPMC-P-8501-RA Blowout Grass Evaluation Planting Evaluate grass for plant material release 1995-2005
NMPMC-P-9101-RA Little Bluestem IEP Initial Evaluation Planting (IEP) for possible release of Little bluestem -2011
NMPMC-P-9401-CR Initial Grass Species Trial Adaptability of species and varieties, effect of controlled release fertilizer application at the time of planting on survival and vigor 1994-2005
NMPMC-P-9401-RI Cochiti Pueblo Riparian Planting Accession adaptability, stream bank stabilization, wildlife habitat, long term field evaluation, mitigation by Army Corp of Engineers for removal of 600 mature cottonwoods 1994-2002
NMPMC-P-9402-RI Evaluation of Black Willow Evaluate accession performance at several field planting locations 1994-2003
NMPMC-P-9501-RI Alkali Muhly Evaluate production potential for release 1995-2010
NMPMC-P-9505-CR Initial Evaluation of Species from Four Corners Region To evaluate species for potential release 1995-2005
NMPMC-P-9602-CR Skyline Bluegrass Evaluate production for potential release 1996-2002
NMPMC-P-9701-CR Evaluation of Native Cool Season Grass in Acidic Mine Overburden Species, variety and ecotype adaptability, evaluate whether ecotypes of local origin are substantially superior to commercial seed 1997-2005
NMPMC-P-9701-RA Selection of Vine Mesquite for Seed Fill Select haploid and/or polyploid plants from populations of Vine Mesquite 1997-2002
NMPMC-P-9801-CP Evaluation of Giant Sacaton for Use in Field Windstrips Evaluate Giant Sacaton as a windstrip species for protection against wind erosion. 1999-2008
NMPMC-P-9801-WL Evaluation of Mexican Whitesage Evaluation of Mexican Whitesage for release 1998-2005
NMPMC-P-9802-RI Cottonwood, Black Willow and Riparian Shrub Accession Study in Albuquerque, NM Evaluate cottonwood, black willow, and understory shrub accessions at 7 locations along Rio Grande 1997-2005
NMPMC-P-9802-UR Little Bluestem Master Gardeners Evaluation To evaluate Little Bluestem collections for possible release by Master Gardener Program for use in landscaping 1998-2008
NMPMC-P-9803-RI Alamosa Wetland Project Compare performance of six accessions of six wetland species and evaluate survival of a narrowleaf cottonwwod pole planting 1998-2005
NMPMC-P-9803-UR Propagation of Autumn Amber Develop a simple technique for the vegetative propagation of Autumn Amber 1998-2005
NMPMC-P-9804-RI Hernandez Wetland Demonstration Planting Evaluate performance of wetland plant accessions with local ecotypes, container size as it effects survival, and field harvested coittonwood pole cuttings 1998-2005
NMPMC-P-9804-UR Evaluation of Single Leaf Ash Determine propagation techniques and produce material for evaluation on urban sites 1998-2005
NMPMC-P-9902-UR Evaluate Accession of Fragrant Ash To select for potential release of Fragrant Ash species 1999-2009
NMPMC-S-0003-RA Produce Foundation Quality Seed of Grand Canyon Blue grama Please refer to study NMPMC-S-9101-OT for additional study information 1995-2010
NMPMC-S-0004-WO Produce Foundation Quality Seed of Grand Canyon Muttongrass Please refer to study NMPMC-S-9101-OT for additional study information. 1995-2005
NMPMC-S-0005-RA Produce Paloma Indian Ricegrass foundation seed To produce foundation seed of Paloma Indian Ricegrass 2000-2010
NMPMC-S-0301-RA 'Viva' Galleta Foundation Seed Field Increase seed production of 'Viva' Galleta foundation quality seed 2003-2008
NMPMC-S-0301-WO Zion National Park Seed Production Provide seed from seven grass species 2003-2007
NMPMC-S-0302-RA 'Salado' Alkali sacaton Foundation Seed Field Increase foundation seed of Salado alkali sacaton 2003-2008
NMPMC-S-0401-RA 'Pastura' Little bluestem Foundation Seed Field Release seed technology development 2004-2014
NMPMC-S-0401-W Zion National Park Seed Production Provide seed from seven grass species 2003-2007
NMPMC-S-0402-RA 'Vaughn' Sideoats grama Foundation Seed Field Seed increase 2004-2014
NMPMC-S-0402-RI Alkali Muhly Seed Increase Planting Seed increase of Alkali muhly for potential release 2004-2014
NMPMC-S-0402-W Pipe Springs National Monument Provide seed from three grass species 2003-2007
NMPMC-S-0402-WO Pipe Springs National Monument Provide seed from three grass species 2003-2007
NMPMC-S-0403-RA Carlsbad Caverns National Park seed production 2004-2008
NMPMC-S-0403-WO Produce seed of Grand Canyon National Park Muttongrass See study NMPMC-S-9101-OT for details on Grand Canyon National Park agreement 2004-
NMPMC-S-0404-RA Capulin National Monument Seed Production 2004-2008
NMPMC-S-0501-RA Foundation Seed 'Llano' Indiangrass Seed increase 2005-2015
NMPMC-S-0503-RI Seed Increase of Composite Vine Mesquite Increase seed of Vine mesquite composite 2005-2015
NMPMC-S-0601-CR Wupatki Seed Production Fields of 3 species on 4 acres Seed prodution of 4 species of grass 2006-2008
NMPMC-S-0602-CR Grand Canyon Bottlebrush Squirreltail Seed Production Produce foundation quality seed of Grand Canyon squirreltail bottlebrush 2006-2010
NMPMC-S-0603-RA Tusas Foundation Seed Production Foundation seed production field 2006-2016
NMPMC-S-7801-RA Produce Foundation Quality Seed of Hachita Blue grama Foundation seed increase -2010
NMPMC-S-9101-OT National Park Service Projects and Agreements Provide plant materials for revegation -
NMPMC-S-9503-RA Advanced Planting of Needle and Thread grass To continue evaluation of advanced planting of Needle and Thread grass for potential release 1995-2010
NMPMC-S-9802-RA Produce Grant Cane Bluestem foundation seed To produce Grant Cane bluestem foundation seed 1998-2008
NMPMC-S-9902-RA Produce Foundation Quality Seed of Largo Tall wheatgrass Foundation seed increase 1999-2010
NMPMC-S-9902-RI Seed Increase of Alkali Muhly Seed Production Increase of Alkali Muhly for potential release 1999-2010
NMPMC-T-0001-PA Evaluate Forage Triticale Planting at Jeff Glenns Farm 2000-2005
NMPMC-T-0001-UR Tallpot Study in Eldorado, Milan and Santa Fe, New Mexico To determine if tallpots and hydrated starch effect plant survival. 2000-2005
NMPMC-T-0102-CR Highway 285 Roadside Planting of Cottonwood and Black Willow Poles Evaluation of cottonwood and black willow pole cuttings planted on roadside water harvesting areas. 2001-2006
NMPMC-T-0102-RI Demonstration Planting at El Pueblo Acequia, Pecos River, San Miguel County, New Mexico To determine if rotary hammer drills can penetrate gravel and cobble. 2001-2003
NMPMC-T-0301-RI Pueblo Arkansas River Project - Installation Restore 11.1 miles of river shoreline 2003-2013
NMPMC-T-0302-RI Interagency Bio Fuels Reduction Project Clear understory exotic species to reduce fire potential of area. Then restore native vegetation and measure how it impacts wildlife populations. Compare survival of deep planted long-stem tree-pots with deep planted tallpots. 2003-2010
NMPMC-T-0303-RI Bio Fuels Reduction Project Compare several types of planting methods 2003-2013
NMPMC-T-0401-RA Carl Smith Blue grama Variety Trial Evaluate Blue grama varieties at high elevation in New Mexico 2004-2009
NMPMC-T-0404-RI Los Lunas Habitat Restoration Project Compare survival of Shrub transplants grown in tall pots with long stem shrubs grown in tree pots planted deep in capillary moisture. Also, to restore native vegetation to 1.2 miles of river bank. 2004-2010
NMPMC-T-0501-OT Seed Propagation Technology 2005-2010
NMPMC-T-0502-OT 2005 New Mexico Department of Transportation Agreement Update and evaluate revegetation specifications for NMDOT 2006-2008
NMPMC-T-0502-RI Los Lunas Habitat Restoration Project Progress Report for 2004-2005 Develop the technology to establish plants with little or no irrigation in a riparian plant community in areas with less than 2" precipitation. 2004-2007
NMPMC-T-9801-UR Eryophid Mite Control on New Mexico Olive Determine which insecticides will best control eryophid mites on New Mexico Olive 1998-1999
NMPMC-T-9802-RI Deep Containers for Riparian Trees and Shrubs Develop cost effective deep containers to enhance survival and growth of riparian tree plantings in situations with limited near-surface soil moisture 1998-2005
NMPMC-T-9802-UR Development of Native Plants for Ornamental Use Determine if selected plants are adapted for urban plantings 1998-2005
NMPMC-T-9803-UR Establishment of Roadside Vegetation Utilizing Pavement Runoff Evaluate establishment of cottonwood trees using un-rooted poles with precipitation that is enhanced by pavement runoff as the only means of irrigation. 1998-2005
NMPMC-T-9804-RI Enhancement of Natural Cottonwood Seedling Establishment with Micro Sprinklers Development of a low cost method to enhance cottonwood establishment for remote areas 1998-2005

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