COMPARING DIFFERENT GRASS SPECIES, VARIETIES AND GRASS MIXTURES IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF TAcirc;RGU MURES

Worldwide the land surface is covered 25-30% by grass. Our objectives were to determine the germination percentage, germination capacity, height, width, softness, disease resistance, density, trampling tolerance, fresh green weight of the different grass species, varieties and grass mixtures under the environmental conditions of Targu Mures. For the experiment we have selected Festuca arundinacea 'Green dwarf', Festuca arundinacea 'Patron', Festuca arundinacea 'Titanium', Festuca arundinacea 'Greystone', Festuca arundinacea 'Asterix', Festuca rubra commutata 'Rushmore', Festuca rubra rubra 'Livision', Poa pratensis 'Arrowhead', Poa pratensis 'Evora', Poa pratensis 'Baron' varieties. Moreover, four types of lawn mixtures were analysed in the present study: which is suitable for full sunshine and shady places, for regenerative lawn and lawn mixture for sport fields. From the data obtained could be concluded that which selection of grass mixtures suitable for different purposes: ornamental, trampling tolerant. In conclusion, the present work strengthens the possibility of choosing the appropriate grass species, varieties and grass mixtures.