Bermuda grass named ‘Macho World Feeder’

Details Bermuda grass named ‘Macho World Feeder’ Bermuda grass named ‘Macho World Feeder’

2002-02-05

2003-12-30

Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)

Plants

Grass

Recreational turf or pasture grass

Plant Patent

active

PP014436

ABSTRACT:

Genus and species: Bermuda grass (
Cynodon dactylon
(L.)).
BACKGROUND
‘Macho World Feeder’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Bermuda grass which is developed for forage grass and turfgrass. An important characteristic of a forage grass is that it is good tasting to animals and nutritious by providing most or all the animals dietary needs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a new and distinct Bermuda grass (
Cynodon dactylon
) designated ‘Macho World Feeder’ which is outstanding because of its 1) aggressive growth; 2) its excellent feed values; 3) its salt tolerance; and 4) its drought resistance. The claimed Bermuda grass ‘Macho World Feeder’ was primarily selected for these characteristics.
The present invention is a mutant that was discovered in August, 2000 after the inventor noticed an area of grass which was distinctly taller and larger-leafed and stemmed than the surrounding grass which was ‘World Feeder’ Bermuda Grass (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,081). The grass was selected, separated and propagated during September and October. Asexual reproduction of the grass by vegetative propagation in Poteet, Tex. confirmed that the plant does in fact maintain the characteristics described through successive propagations.
DEFINITIONS
In the description and tables which follow, a number of terms are used. In order to provide a clear and consistent understanding of the specification and claims, including the scope to be given such terms, the following definitions are provided:
Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN)—As used herein, the term “total digestible nutrients” is a measurement of the energy value of a feed or forage grass.
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)—As used herein, the term “acid detergent fiber” is a measurement of lignin and cellulose fiber content of a feed or forage which helps determine its digestibility. The desired range is between 28%-32%.
ORIGIN AND ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
Asexual reproduction of this turfgrass by vegetative propagation was directed by me, such reproduction establishing that the plant is stable and in fact maintain the characteristics described, in successive generations.

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