The Manhattan Plant Materials Center
in
Manhattan, Kansas 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. |
1973-2050 |
| 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 Plant Materials Center in Manhattan, Kansas |
1992-2010 |
| 20C005P |
Revegetation of damaged sites associated with oil field activity. |
Determine soil characateristics of damaged sites.
Evaluate various surface treatments, seeding methods, and species for establishment on the damaged
sites.
Determine the effects of salt concentration during varying lengths of exposure on seed viability. |
1995-2010 |
| 20C007Ta |
Progation of Meads milkweed. |
Study plant propagation techniques, seed production, and cultural practices.
Restore the species to its native habitat. |
1996-2010 |
| 20C009J |
Conservation Reserve Program seeding enhancement study. |
Evaluate effectiveness of pre-planting standard treatments and planting methods on the
establishment of native and introduced forb and legume species into existing stands of native CRP. |
1997-2008 |
| 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. |
1979-2006 |
| 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. |
1979-2007 |
| 20I037K |
Evaluation of selected common hackberry. |
To select a superior tree for use in windbreak situations in the central and southern Great
Plains. |
1988-2008 |
| 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-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. |
2005-2010 |
| 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.. |
2000-2008 |
| 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 plants. |
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 plants. |
Assist Native American Tribes with the collection, propagation, and nursery establishment of
culturally significant plants. |
1999-2010 |
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