Siberian Wildrye ( Elymus sibiricus L.): Agronomic Characteristics of a Potentially Valuable Forage and Conservation Grass for the North 1

• Published in: Agronomy Journal
• Main Author: Klebesadel, L. J.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 1969
• Subjects: Subarctic; Alaska
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj1969.00021962006100060008x; https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.2134%2Fagronj1969.00021962006100060008x; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2134/agronj1969.00021962006100060008x

Abstract Siberian wildrye ( Elymus sibiricus L,), a tall‐growing, perennial bunchgrass native to Europe and Asia, has a recently confirmed distribution in northwestern Canada and Alaska. New range extensions are reported here. Agronomic evaluations with the North American ecotype in south‐central, subarctic Alaska revealed good seedling vigor, excellent winter hardiness and forage yield potential, and outstanding seed production capacity. Seeds with awns removed numbered 304,000/kg (138,00O/lb). Increased use of this grass for forage production and conservation purposes in the North appears likely.