Research on the seed quality of lawn grasses in the conditions of Podillia

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https://doi.org/10.33730/2310-4678.3.2025.342540

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Poaceae, lawn, green building, quality, decorativeness

Abstract

The conducted research is aimed at determining the optimal range of species for the formation of lawn culture phytocenoses by analyzing the features of the formation of seed qualities of seeds in the conditions of Podillia. It was found that the effectiveness of lawn grass cultivation technologies is based on the comprehensive consideration of innovative approaches, technological improvement of mechanization tools and strategic directions of green economy development. The proposed technological solutions are aimed at the rational use of natural resources, minimizing anthropogenic impact on the environment, increasing productivity and decorative qualities of plantations while ensuring a high level of environmental safety. The main goal is to study the seed qualities of lawn grasses for the formation of lawn culture phytocenoses in the conditions of Podillia. The research material was turf-forming grasses — representatives of the grass family (Poaceae): perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), red fescue (Festuca rubra L.), meadow fescue (Poa pratensis L.), fine-legume (Agrostis tenuis Sibth.), recommended for creating long-lasting lawns of various functional purposes. Experimental field and laboratory studies were conducted on the following indicators: biometric parameters of seeds and sowing qualities of seeds. It was established that the morpho-biological characteristics of seeds directly determine the adaptive potential of species to growing conditions and determine their functional role in the composition of lawn mixtures. In particular, Lolium perenne L. contributes to the rapid formation of turf cover, Festuca rubra L. and Poa pratensis L. ensure its durability and stability, while Agrostis tenuis Sibth. increases the decorative properties of the phytocenosis. It has been experimentally confirmed that all studied species meet the regulatory requirements for seed material: seed purity exceeds 90%, and optimal humidity (10–12%) guarantees high germination and preservation of viability. The results obtained indicate the feasibility of using these species in lawn mixtures, taking into account their biological and ecological characteristics.

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2025-08-22

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