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Manhattan Plant Materials Center

Updated 11/19/2009

Research, Studies and Activities

The Manhattan 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 (785) 539-8761.

Study Number Study Name Description Duration
20A107T Seed storage study Evaluate how controlled temperature and humidity and uncontrolled (warehouse) conditions affect native plant seed. 1973-2020
20A126L Adaptation trials of superior grasses and forbs selected for advanced testing. The purpose of this study is to provide a standard means by which superior herbaceous plants will be evaluated for adaptation. 1992-2050
20A127K Evaluation of PMK-1 and other Fraxinus pennsylvanica germ plasm for resistance to ash borers. To determine if ash borer resistance is present in PMK-1 germ plasm. 1997-2020
20A215H Rrps of little bluestem. Use grass breeding techniques to select a superior little bluestem variety from germ plasm (421554) available at the Manhattan PMC 1992-2010
20C007Ta Propagation of Meads milkweed. Study plant propagation techniques, seed production, and cultural practices. Restore the species to its native habitat. 1996-2010
20I003L Evaluation of miscellaneous grasses. -2020
20I010K Initial evaluation of misc. trees and shrubs. Identify superior trees and shrubs for use in field and farmstead windbreaks, woodland restoration, critical area treatment, and wildlife plantings. 1961-2050
20I026K Evaluation of hackberry. Evaluate and select a superior accession of common hackberry as an adapted native tree for use in windbreak and wildlife plantings in western Kansas and western Nebraska. 1979-2010
20I031K Evaluation of oriental arborvitae. Select a superior accession or accessions of oriental arborvitae for use in windbreak and wildlife plantings in western Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. 1979-2008
20I037K Evaluation of selected common hackberry. To select a superior tree for use in windbreak situations in the central and southern Great Plains. 1988-2015
20I038K Bur oak seed source study To select a fast growing, disease resistant bur oak for the central and southern Great Plains. 1991-2015
20I039E Evaluation of switchgrass germplasm for rhizomatous characteristics. To use recurrent selection techniques to develop a highly rhizomatous switchgrass selection from sources of germ plasm suspected to be rhizomatous in nature. 1992-2010
20I041K Evaluation of Siberian elm. To select from the available germ plasm individuals with the following characteristics: A. Improved initial survival. B. Growth rate. C. Insect and disease resistance. D. Drought resistance. E. Earlier fall defolilation. 1997-2020
20I042E Initial evaluation of indigobush for use in streambank stabilization, shoreline protection, and wetland restoration and enhancement. Assemble, test, and release adapted false indigo selections for streambank stabilization and shoreline protection, wetland restoration/enhancement plantings, and for the improvement of wildlife habitat. 1997-2010
KSPMC-P-0601-RA Increasing Seedling Vigor and Stand Establishment of Giant Sandreed (Calamovilfa gigantea) The genus Calamovilfa in general has weak seedling vigor and trouble with stand establishment. To ensure a varieties success in the commercial market place it must have a certain level of seedling vigor and ability to form a productive stand in a reasonable length of time. The objective of this study is to provide that level of seedling vigor in giant sandreed. 2006-2012
KSPMC-ST-0801RA Big bluestem Inter Center Strain Trial Compare forage yield, forage quality, and plant performance to support release of adapted seed source. 2008-2011
KSPMC-T-0501-RA Longevity of native warm-season grass: storage viability vs. seedling vigor/ stand establishment. Plant stored seed of warm-season grass species from multiple crop years in comparison trials to test stand establishment ability. 2005-2009
KSPMC-T-0502-RA Laboratory evaluation of plant materials to determine seed analysis, germination, and propagation techniques. Develop procedures and techniques for testing seeds based on literature reviews, wealth of current knowledge about seed development and germination. Establish species protocols based on the results of experiments and study trials. 2005-2020
KSPMC-T-0802-RA Evaluate sand bluestem germ plasm lines with improved seedling establishment under field conditions Evaluate establishment, forage yield and persistence of selected sand bluestem 2008-2011
KSPMC-T-0803-RA Evaluation of miscellaneous forbs and legumes Test area of adaptation. 2008-2015
KSPMC-T-0901-CP Adaptability of 'Tropic Sun' Sunn Hemp Evaluate performance as a green manure and cover crop for conservation cropping systems. 2009-2009
KSPMS-T-0001CR Conservation field trial; reclamation of blue shale outcrop sites in Jewell County, Kansas Evaluate the adatability and survival of common reed on blue shale outcrop sites. Evaluate the effectiveness of established plants in reducing soil erosion from these sites.. 2000-2010
KSPMS-T-0001-CR Reclamation of blue shale outcrop sites in Jewell County, Kansas Evaluate the adatability and survival of common reed on blue shale outcrop sites. Evaluate the effectiveness of established plants in reducing soil erosion from these sites.. 2000-2005
KSPMS-T-0002-OT Assist Native American Tribes with the reestablishment of culturally significant Assist Native American Tribes with the collection, propagation, and nursery establishment of culturally significant plants. 2000-2005
KSPMS-T-0003-CR Controlling shoreline erosion with bioengineering techniques at Cheney Reservoir State Park, Cheney, Kansas. To evaluate various bioengineering techniques and plant materials for their effectivenes in stabilizing eroding shorelines. 2000-2003
KST9902OT Assist Native American Tribes with the reestablishment of culturally significant Assist Native American Tribes with the collection, propagation, and nursery establishment of culturally significant plants. 1999-2010

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