The Lockeford Plant Materials Center is involved in the
following studies and activities to address the above resource issues. For more information on these
studies please contact the PMC at (209) 727-5319.
| Study Number |
Study Name |
Description |
Duration |
| 06C0012Z |
Evaluation of Perla grass for carbon levels and potential for biomass-to-ethanol and
global climate ghange |
Determine Perla carbon seq. levels, this study is using CTF funds and field office staff
to jointly carry this out. Two locations, one at Red Bluff and one at Woodland. Plots reflect intensive
soil sampling of soil profile. |
2000-2006 |
| CAPMC-0905-WE |
Evaluation of garden fabric for wetland seed establishment |
Determine if garden fabrics facilitate wetland seed germination. |
2009-2009 |
| CAPMC-P-0701-BF |
Regional Comparative Evaluation of Tall Wheatgrass for Use in Biofuel Applications in
Western States |
Identify plant species for use in manufacturing of energy which are better adapted and
more productive than switchgrass in the western US (J. Briggs, WNTSC) |
2007-2009 |
| CAPMC-P-0835-NA |
IEP Festuca californica |
Release Festuca for MLRAs 14, 15, 17; determine adaptability. 5 item assembly for
FY08; will expand assembly in FY09 and plant Sept09? (08 fires delayed collection) CJS |
2008-2012 |
| CAPMC-P-0836-NA |
IEP Melica californica |
Release for MLRAs 17, 15, 22, 18. Assembly made FY08. Expanded seed assembly
in FY09. Items will be planted Fall 09 at CAPMC--CJS |
2008-2012 |
| CAPMC-P-0837-NA |
Observational Field Planting w/WAPMC Astragalus canadensis ASCA11 |
Adaptation of species to CA-MLRA 17e; observational field planting at CAPMC under
NPMP direction |
2008-2010 |
| CAPMC-T-0218-CP |
Evaluation of Vetches |
Release a vetch which is better than Lana |
2003-2006 |
| CAPMC-T-0221-CP |
Determine best seed production methods for NPS species. |
Document plant production, seed harvest and cleaning methods. Works continues with
three parks in CA. |
2003-2009 |
| CAPMC-t-0838-NA |
ICST Sporobolus airoides AZPMC lead |
ICST to develop adaptation information for PMC releases (and CA species)-need to
replant in FY09, planting FY08 failed. |
2008-2012 |
| CAPMC-T-0901-WL |
Demonstration Pollinator Hedgerow Project |
Develop demonstration hedgerows designed to encourage pollinator visitation and
nesting. Evaluate forb and shrub establishment under 4 irrigation treatments. |
2008-2018 |
| CAPMC-T-0905 |
Adaptibility of 'Tropic Sun' Sunn Hemp |
|
2009-2010 |
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