Sod production in Brazil
Abstract The history of sod production in Brazil is somewhat recent when compared with conventional agricultural crops. This review describes the beginning of sod production in Brazil and the introduction of Emerald grass, as well as the emergence of Sod Growers Associations, which coincides with the marked expansion of the sector. The grass species and cultivars grown in Brazil are also presented and the main characteristics described. The text also reports few data in sod production area in the country, providing an overview planting evolution and characteristics of the market.
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Floricultura e Plantas Ornamentais
2020
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2447-536X2020000300516 |
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