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Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center

Updated 11/19/2009

Research, Studies and Activities

The Golden Meadow 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 (985) 475-5280.

Study Number Study Name Description Duration
LAPMC-0802- Evaluation of Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass) objective is to collect, preserve, increase and study assemblies collected in LA, conserving a vanishing natural resource and providing an essential step in the development of a LA native plant industry. 2007-2013
LAPMC-0803- Evaluation of Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) 2007-2013
LAPMC-0804- Evaluation of Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern Gamagrass) 2007-2014
LAPMC-0805- Chasmanthium latifolium (Inland Sea Oats) 2007-2014
LAPMC-P-0002-OT Evaluation of Panicum virgatum for coastal Louisiana marshes and pastures Test selected ecotype for use in Louisiana 2000-2011
LAPMC-P-0002-WE Evaluation of Panicum virgatum for coastal Louisiana marshes and pastures Test selected ecotype for use in Louisiana 2000-2005
LAPMC-P-0102-T Vermilion progeny testing 2001-2005
LAPMC-P-0207-OT BTNEP Phase II Woody Evaluation 2002-2011
LAPMC-P-0501_WE Evaluation of Panicum hemitomon to demonstrate the feasibility of using maidencane (Panicum hemitomon) as viable warm-season perennial forage alternatives for producers converting rice land to pasture. The results could provide livestock producers additional forage alternatives that could fit into their grazing 2005-2010
LAPMC-P-0501-WE Evaluation of Panicum hemitomon to demonstrate the feasibility of using maidencane (Panicum hemitomon) as viable warm-season perennial forage alternatives for producers converting rice land to pasture. The results could provide livestock producers additional forage alternatives that could fit into their grazing 2005-2010
LAPMC-P-0503-WE Evaluation of Distichlis spicata evaluation of Louisiana ecotypes for selection and use in coastal salt marshes of the north central coast of the Gulf of Mexico 2005-2010
LAPMC-P-0802-CP Evaluation of Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass) objective is to collect, preserve, increase and study assemblies collected in LA, conserving a vanishing natural resource and providing an essential step in the development of a LA native plant industry. 2007-2013
LAPMC-P-0803-CP Evaluation of Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem) 2007-2013
LAPMC-P-0804-CP Evaluation of Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern Gamagrass) 2007-2014
LAPMC-P-0805-CP Chasmanthium latifolium (Inland Sea Oats) 2007-2014
LAPMC-P-9001-WE Evaluation of Spartina spartinae for a sexually propagated cultivar. Recurrent phenotypic selection for intrapopulation improvement of a cross pollinated perennial cultivar with improved seed production traits. 1990-2015
LAPMC-P-9804-WE Evaluation of Schoenoplectus californicus Evaluation of Schoenoplectus californicus 1998-2011
LAPMC-T-0005-CR Salt Marsh die-back (Brown Marsh), Spartina alterniflora Evaluate selected plants that may have ptential to stabilize dying saline marshes 2000-2002
LAPMC-T-0203-CR Port Fourchon dedicated dredge sediment, marsh and ridge habitat Evaluation of selected plants for adaption on dedicated dredge sediment sites, marsh and ridge habitat 2002-2011
LAPMC-T-0502-WO Maritime Forest Habitat Restoration and Enhancement 2005-2011
LAPMC-T-0601-WO Live Oak Salinity Remediation Screening Determine optimum gypsum fertilization rate required to achieve acceptable live oak survival and growth during Maritime Forest Habitat Restoration. 2006-2011
LAPMC-T-0602-RI Submersed Aquatic Vegetation and Planting Techniques for Restoration in Coastal Louisiana To find propagation techniques in greenhouse environment for commercial production and field establishment techniques for restoration in coastal Louisiana 2008-2010
LAPMC-T-0801-RI Bayou Riparian Restoration Project To demonstrate the use of various herbaceous and woody species that will provide low maintenance perennial cover. 2008-2011
LAPMC-T-0901-CP Adaptability of 'Tropic Sun' Sunn Hemp To determine the areas of the country with the potential to use sunn hemp for green manure and cover crops. 2009-2010

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