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Research, Studies and Activities

Updated 12/03/2007

National Plant Materials Center

The National Plant Materials Center is involved in the following research, studies and activities to address the above resource issues. For more information on these studies please contact the PMC at (301) 504-8175.

Study Number Study Name Description Duration
MDPMC-F-0601WO Study of the efficacy and effects of herbicides on directly seeded woody plant seed Investigate the efficacy of weed control (especially grasses), cost, and phytotoxicity of various herbicides on directly sowed seed of Oaks, Hickory, and Black Walnut. 2006-2009
MDPMC-P-0003-RI Initial evaluation of alternative native species for bioengineering in the Mid-Atlantic region Assemble and evaluate alternative native species for shady and droughty streambank sites especially for use in urban areas 2000-2005
MDPMC-P-0102-BU Evaluation and release of Pityopsis graminifolia (grass-leaved golden aster) as a wildflower component in grass mixes Evaluate the potential for Pityopsis graminifolia to be used in seeding mixes for critical areas, buffers, and roadside areas; Develop a composite selected class release 2001-2009
MDPMC-P-0103-BU Evaluation and release of Paspalum floridanum (Florida paspalum) for the Mid-Atlantic US Assemble a collection of Florida paspalum from the Mid-Atlantic US; Evaluate for survival and overall performance; Release as a composite selected class release for the Mid-Atlantic region 2005-2009
MDPMC-P-9601-BU Initial Evaluation of Native Warm Season Grass Species for the Mid-Atlantic U.S. Cooperative study with University of Maryland and Northeast PMCs to collect, propagate, and evaluate native warm season grasses, initial evaluation of alternative species, then work towards a selected class release for ecological restoration in the Mid-Atlantic region. 1996-2012
MDPMC-P-9801-BU Evaluation and Release of Sorghastrum nutans (indiangrass) for the Mid-Atlantic US Assemble a collection of indiangrass from the Mid-Atlantic region, select for survival and overall performance, release as selected class composite for general conservation use. 1998-2008
MDPMC-P-9802-BU Initial Evaluation of Native Cool Season Grass Species for the Mid-Atlantic Region Cooperative study with University of Maryland and Northeast PMCs to collect, propagate, and evaluate native cool season grasses for potential selected class release and use in the Mid-Atlantic region. 1998-2012
MDPMC-T-0501-PA Warm-season Grass Forage Variety Trial Evaluate forage productivity and obtain growth curve data under simulated grazing. Incorporate data into the C-Graz planning tool and to assist in variety selection for Maryland. 2005-2010
MDPMC-T-0502-PA Cool-season Grass Forage Variety Trial Evaluate forage productivity and obtain growth curve data under simulated grazing. Incorporate data inot the C-Graz planning tool and to assist in variety selection for Maryland. 2005-2010
MDPMC-T-0503-WL Development of redhead SAV turion production and establishment technology Develop optimal turion production methods for redhead grass (Potamogeton perfoliatus). Develop turion planting methods including making the turions negatively bouyant to keep them in contact with the submerged substrate. 2005-2007
MDPMC-T-0602-WI Woody Plant Species for use as Windbreaks/Shelterbelts to improve air quality around poultry production facilities Investigate the tolerance of woody plants used as buffers to high amounts of gaseous ammonia, pm 2.5, and dust expelled by ventilation fans of poultry production facilities 2006-2010
MDPMC-T-9602-WE Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Propagation and Restoration To develop methods for propagation and large-scale production of SAV transplants from seed and vegetative propagules 1996-2008
MDPMC-T-9604-RE NRCS-NPS Great Smoky Mountains Revegetation Project Propagation and production of native plants for NPS; Native plant germplasm conservation; Evaluation of native plants for conservation uses; Potential release of several grass and wildflower species 1996-2009
MDPMC-T-9605-OT Maintenance, Archiving, and Transfer of Plant Materials Program Plant Releases Information The NPMC serves as the focal point for collecting and disseminating national information on the Plant Materials Program plant releases 1996-2015
MDPMC-T-9702-OT Transfer of Plant Materials technology through the Internet and maintenance of the PM Program Web Site The NPMC coordinates the dissemination of Plant Materials information through the Internet, and the maintenance of the PM Program web site 1997-2015
MDPMC-T-9805-OT Collection, Archiving, and Transfer of Plant Materials Program Publication The NPMC coordinates the national PM Publications effort by collecting and cataloging written information, preparing information for the Internet, and archiving information for the National Plant Materials Program 1998-2015

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