Subsurface drip irrigation for native wildflower seed production

Clint C. Shock; Erik Feibert; Lamont Saunders; Nancy L. Shaw

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Subsurface drip irrigation for native wildflower seed production

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Clint C. Shock, Erik Feibert, Lamont Saunders, Nancy L. Shaw

Year:

2008

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station. Special Report 1087: 183-196.

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Abstract

Native forb seed is needed to restore rangelands of the Intermountain West. Commercial seed production is necessary to provide the quantity of seed needed for restoration efforts. A major limitation to economically viable commercial production of native forb seed is stable and consistent seed productivity over years. Variations in spring rainfall and soil moisture result in highly unpredictable water stress at flowering, seed set, and seed development, which for other seed crops is known to compromise seed yield and quality.

Keywords

subsurface drip irrigation, native wildflower seed production, native forb seed

Citation

Shock, Clint C; Feibert, Erik; Saunders, Lamont; Shaw, Nancy. 2008. Subsurface drip irrigation for native wildflower seed production. Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station. Special Report 1087: 183-196.