Zdolność odrastania traw kępowych po przykryciu ich ziemią [Regrowth ability of tufted grasses buried in the soil]

Abstract

The regrowth of tufted grasses out of the returned sod after ploughing was. investigated. The morphology and anatomy of underground rooting stems of Dactylis glomerata, Holcus lanatus, Festuca arundinacea, Phleum pretense, and Festuca pratensis were examined. It was found that regrowth of tufted grasses occurs by way of stems, morphologically and anatomically resembling rhizomes.